Posted 5 months ago
First Operator (Line Lead)
@ Default Brand
Collingwood, Ontario
Overview
Default Brand is hiring a full-time First Operator (Line Lead) to coordinate daily production on an assigned line, operating and troubleshooting equipment and inspecting glass for quality. The role involves up to 12-hour continental shifts (days, nights and weekends) in a hot industrial plant, with a high school diploma and manufacturing experience, preferably in glass or automotive, required.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate daily line production
- Operate and troubleshoot production equipment
- Inspect glass and ensure quality specifications
- Support and train team members
- Complete production documentation and enforce safety
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Manufacturing experience, preferably glass or automotive
- Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced setting
- Ability to work continental shifts up to 12 hours
- Forklift certification or willingness to obtain it
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-21
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, overtime, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Forklift certification |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Default Brand
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 127 |
Essential Functions:
- Lead and coordinate daily production activities on the assigned line to ensure targets for safety, quality, and output are achieved
- Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot production equipment to maintain optimal performance and minimize downtime
- Ensure all products meet quality specifications, including inspection of glass for defects and adherence to customer requirements
- Provide direction and support to team members (e.g., truckers, operators) to ensure efficient workflow and proper job coverage
- Complete and verify all required production documentation, reports, and system entries accurately and on time
- Respond to production issues in real time, including equipment faults, quality concerns, and staffing gaps
- Ensure proper line setup, changeovers, and start-ups are completed according to standard operating procedures
- Promote and enforce all safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices on shift
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, maintenance, quality, and other departments to resolve issues and support operations
- Ability to build and maintain strong and respectful partnerships with all levels of the organization
- Support training and onboarding of new employees and provide guidance to less experienced team members
- Demonstrates dependable attendance and willingness to support overtime requirements
- Positive attitude and consistent presence on the shop floor
- Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous manufacturing or production experience, preferably in a glass or automotive environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead or coordinate team activities in a fast-paced setting
• Strong understanding of quality standards, safety requirements, and production processes
• Ability to read and complete production documentation and follow detailed work instructions
Other Requirements:
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 12-hour shifts)
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs as required
- Comfortable working in a hot, industrial manufacturing environment
- Ability to work continental shifts (days/nights, weekends as required)
- Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification
- Demonstrates computer proficiency and technical aptitude
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