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Mechanical Line Lead

@ kdc/one

Knowlton, Quebec

2+ years experience
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Overview

KDC/ONE, a leading contract manufacturer and North America's largest deodorant manufacturer, is hiring a Mechanical Line Lead to keep a production line mechanically reliable and coordinated. The role covers diagnostics, repairs, preventive maintenance, format changes, quality control and supervising day labourers, reporting to the Production Supervisor. The posting requires a DEP in electromechanics or industrial mechanics, 2 to 3 years of manufacturing maintenance experience, and French/English bilingualism. Benefits include insurance, an RRSP match and a bonus program.

Responsibilities:

  • Diagnostiquer et réparer les pannes mécaniques, électriques et électropneumatiques
  • Effectuer l'entretien préventif selon les fiches standard
  • Coordonner les activités de la ligne et assurer la fluidité des opérations
  • Superviser et former les journaliers et opérateurs

Requirements summary:

  • DEP en électromécanique de systèmes automatisés ou en mécanique industrielle
  • 2 à 3 ans d'expérience pertinente en environnement manufacturier
  • Maîtrise des réglages mécaniques et des changements de format
  • Bilinguisme français/anglais

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Benefits mentioned

DentalVisionDisability insuranceRetirement plan
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-06-15
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-10-14

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Experience2+ years
Manages peopleYes
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish, French
EducationTrade certificate (required)
Fields of studyElectromechanics of automated systems, Industrial mechanics
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Performance bonus, Free or discounted meals

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Full company description

kdc/one is a global leader in custom formulation, package design and manufacturing solutions for beauty, personal care and home care brands. We deliver high-touch innovation, operational excellence and speed to market to the world’s greatest brands. Every year, with the support of our 15,000 employees, we develop products for brands sold in countries all over the world, launch an average of 3,000 products and co-develop products for more than 1,000 brands.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 250 Pehle Avenue, Suite 1000, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663, US
  • Longueuil, QC J4H4A6, CA
Business categories
  • Beauty
  • Personal Health
  • Manufacturing
Other recorded names
  • kdc/one
Specialties
  • Contract Manufacturing
  • Hot Filling & Cooling
  • Alcohol Filling
  • Surfactants
  • Innovation
  • Fragrance
  • Emulsions
  • Trends
  • R&D
  • and World Class Laboratories
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0

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kdc/one is a global leader in custom formulation, package design and manufacturing solutions for beauty, personal care and home care brands. We deliver high-touch innovation, operational excellence and speed to market to the world’s greatest brands. Every year, with the support of our 15,000 employees, we develop products for brands sold in countries all over the world, launch an average of 3,000 products and…

FieldValue
IndustryManufacturing
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersSaddle Brook, NJ
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesContract ManufacturingHot Filling & CoolingAlcohol FillingSurfactantsInnovationFragranceEmulsionsTrendsR&Dand World Class Laboratories
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Job description


At KDC/ONE, we are leaders in contract manufacturing and the largest manufacturer of deodorants in North America. At the heart of our values is excellence, which motivates us to do everything possible to carry out our clients' projects. In addition to our major specializations, we continually strive to innovate to design more than a thousand other beauty, health and hygiene products.

The mission we offer you:

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Mechanical Leader is responsible for ensuring the mechanical performance and reliability of a production line while coordinating all of its activities. He performs diagnostics, mechanical repairs, preventive maintenance and necessary adjustments, in addition to ensuring the fluidity of operations, the quality of products and compliance with safety standards. As a local leader, it supports day labourers and operators, intervenes in the event of mechanical or operational problems, and actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the line, all while maintaining a level of quality of the finished products according to the customer's requirements.

An overview of your everyday life

  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, maintenance manuals and engineering sketches.
  • Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical and electro-pneumatic failures.
  • Perform preventive maintenance according to standard sheets.
  • To make equipment more reliable and to propose improvements to reduce downtime.
  • Make mechanical adjustments and format changes as required l
  • Communicate recurrences of problems to continuous improvement.
  • Offer technical support on all the mechanical systems of the line.
  • Coordinate the activities of the line to ensure the fluidity of operations and the achievement of objectives.
  • Prepare the line and required documents before starting.
  • Perform format changes by ensuring the availability of tools and materials.
  • Control the quality of products and documents throughout the process.
  • Intervene quickly in the event of a problem, apply adjustments and escalate if necessary.
  • Supervise and train day labourers to develop their skills and promote collective performance.
  • Promote a safe, clean and hygienic work environment.
  • Motivate the team and maintain a spirit of collaboration.
  • Audit the line's practices and standards to ensure rigor and compliance.
  • Communicate staffing needs, quality and OHS issues and any relevant information to the supervisor.

You are the ideal candidate if you have:

  • DEP in electromechanics of automated systems or industrial mechanics.
  • Minimum 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, including: automated system, maintenance, troubleshooting.
  • Ability to read, write and interpret technical documents.
  • Mastery of mechanical adjustments and format changes.
  • Bilingualism in French/English — required to communicate effectively with the team and to understand technical and customer documentation (primarily in English).
  • Ability to solve complex problems effectively.
  • Proximity leadership, coaching and clear communication
  • Team spirit, collaboration and autonomy.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
  • Action and performance orientation.
  • Stress management and efficiency in the context of unforeseen events.

What we have to offer you:

  • Comprehensive insurance including vision, dental, travel, and more
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Telemedicine/Telepharmacy
  • RRSP: We contribute up to 4% of your salary, corresponding to your contribution
  • Bonus: Access to a bonus program based on our successes as a company and your personal goals achieved
  • On-site cafeteria for convenient and enjoyable meal breaks
  • Internal mobility and career development opportunities to develop your potential

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