Line Leader

The Line Leader oversees daily production activities, ensures safe and efficient operations, and leads a team of production employees to achieve quality, productivity, and operational goals. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be the primary point of coordination for production activities on the assigned shift and is accountable for employee performance, process control, and adherence to company policies. Responsibilities Lead daily production operations, including line startup, shutdown, break coordination, and staffing assignments to ensure smooth workflow Oversee, coach, and evaluate production team members to promote accountability, and employee development. Ensure compliance with all company policies, quality standards, TS 16949 requirements, and health and safety regulations. Monitor productivity, quality, and workforce utilization to achieve operational targets and budget requirements. Complete and maintain production, quality, and productivity documentation, reports, and records accurately. Conduct regular team meetings and communicate operational priorities, safety updates, and performance expectations. Promote continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, cost reduction, efficiency, and workplace safety. Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and housekeeping standards within assigned production areas. Support recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning activities. Compensation & Schedule Hourly Rate: $32.00 per hour Shift Differential: $1.02 per hour (midnight shift premium) Shift: Midnight Shift Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM Qualifications Knowledge of TS 16949, IATF 16949, ISO, or other quality management systems. Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies. Familiarity with production planning, labor management, and performance metrics. Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment. Knowledge of production processes, safety procedures, and quality management systems. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in production reporting and workforce scheduling. Education High School Diploma or equivalent a plus. Postsecondary education in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field is considered an asset. #LI-Onsite About us: PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. The PPG Way 2030 We are customer champions Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. 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We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources. PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. 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The Line Leader oversees daily production activities and leads a team to achieve quality and productivity goals. They are responsible for coordinating shift operations, ensuring safety compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and demonstrated supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of quality standards like IATF 16949 and lean manufacturing methodologies is required.

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• Production Leadership
• Process Control
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Quality Management Systems
• Workforce Scheduling
• Performance Management
• Health and Safety Compliance
• Production Reporting
• Labor Management
• Business Metrics
• Continuous Development
• Employee Relations
• Accountability
• Supervision
• Workflow Management
• Safety Procedures
• Production Planning
• Health and Safety Regulatory Compliance
• Agile Methodology
• Artificial Intelligence
• Management
• Housekeeping
• Cleanliness
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Training And Development
• Cost Reduction
• Development Environment
• Employee Performance Management
• Leadership
• International Automotive Task Force
• Innovation
• ISO/TS 16949 Technical Specification
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Operations
• Performance Metric
• Production Management
• Production Process
• Quality Management
• Workforce Planning
• Scheduling
• Coordinating
• Workplace Safety
• Trustworthiness

• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Security & Safety
• Logistics
• Line Leader
• Production Worker
• Assemblers Not Elsewhere Classified
• Production Workers, All Other

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week