Packaging Supervisor

Responsibilities 

• People Leadership & Performance Management: 

• Supervise and support a team of 6–25 employees, providing coaching, training, and performance management to drive engagement and productivity. 

• Identify training needs and partner with HR and leadership to deliver effective development plans. 

• Safety & Compliance: 

• Maintain a safe workplace through audits, toolbox talks, and team safety meetings. 

• Lead incident investigations and partner with Health & Safety to implement corrective actions and improvements. 

• Production & Operations Execution: 

• Coordinate labour, materials, and equipment to achieve production schedules safely and on time. 

• Support operations across canning, bottling, kegging, sanitation, and repack to ensure efficiency and flexibility. 

• Quality & Continuous Improvement: 

• Monitor production to ensure adherence to quality standards and resolve issues with the Quality Assurance team. 

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and operational performance. 

• Equipment Reliability & Collaboration: 

• Partner with maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability using root cause analysis. 

• Collaborate cross-functionally with brewing, warehouse, and maintenance to support seamless operations. 

Skills and Qualifications (Required) 

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience in a unionized environment, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role 

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent 

• Strong knowledge of quality assurance, food safety, and good manufacturing practices 

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage performance, and drive employee engagement 

• Experience in safety leadership, including audits, investigations, and compliance with regulations 

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to present and influence 

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with maintenance systems is an asset 

• Knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation 

Work Environment (Hybrid/Onsite) 
Onsite – This role operates primarily within a manufacturing environment, with approximately 80% of time spent on the production floor and 20% in an office setting. Rotating shifts are required, and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in production areas.