Packaging Supervisor

at  Labatt Breweries of Canada

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
SALARY: $70,000 - $85,000 annually
SHIFT: Mostly Day; shifts vary based on operational needs

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma with demonstrated experience, or University degree in Engineering, Science, Operations Management, or Supply Chain
• Willingness to work rotating shifts
• 2- 5 years’ experience as a Senior Team Lead/Team Lead within a production environment
• Ability to balance competing priorities and motivate a diverse workforce
• Demonstrated ability to have difficult conversations, including coaching and discipline, within a unionized environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude; knowledge of packaging equipment an asset
• Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize and work in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment
• Proficient with MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English
• Engage in physical activities, including but not limited to: prolonged standing, walking.
• Participate in the hearing conservation program
• Ability to wear all PPE as required: including safety shoes, glasses, bump cap (plastic insert), hearing protection (jewelry must be taken off)

• Full ownership and 24/7 responsibility of all packaging areas (including both can & keg lines) with operations management support from Team Leads – to provide consistent and continuous focus.
• Responsible for the safety, quality, efficiency, maintenance reliability, financial performance, and team development of the Packaging department
• Professionally manage a strong relationship with all Packaging employees & other Departments
• Ensure task delivery, area of ownership and overall performance of the Team Lead group
• Hire, train, mentor, and coach Team Leads & Packaging workforce, in collaboration with Packaging Manager
• Prioritize training decisions & tracking for the Packaging workforce
• Responsible for daily performance reporting of repack, can & keg lines
• Develop and monitor production plans with Sequencer & Planners, and oversee activities to meet schedules and attainment objectives; ensure SAP and PRS execution is completed
• Follow VPO plant optimization management processes to drive the Weekly/Monthly departmental results utilizing a management system tools, methodologies and standards; close gaps in performance through Maintenance Prioritization cycle
• Ownership of SOP creation, packaging maintenance and integration
• Ability to reassign and delegate tasks, while ensuring accountability
• Organize Hourly 1:1 execution
• Troubleshoot recurring/chronic process problems; guide Team Leads, maintenance and operators to solutions
• Execute CAPEX projects & integration as assigned by Packaging Manager
• Owner of DayForce timesheet and vacation approval process for Packaging workforce
• During absences, act as back-up for Packaging Manager
• All other duties as assigned