Area Manager, Packaging in Edmonton

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 RANGE: $65,600 - $77,900 + Actual base pay will depend and vary based on factors such as individual experience and skills of the applicant

BONUS: Starting Bonus at Target $9,840. Variable Compensation opportunities are contingent on individual performance and overall business results, pursuant to the Bonus Plan; listed amounts are targeted values and not guarantees.

VACANCY TYPE: This posting reflects a vacant position

LOCATION: Edmonton Brewery; 5 days/week in office

COMPANY: Founded over 175 years ago, Labatt is one of Canada’s founding businesses and its leading brewer. We are proud of our history and our heritage in Canada, and we remain committed to brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Labatt has created exciting experiences with consumers through iconic brands like Budweiser, Bud Light, NÜTRL, Michelob Ultra, Corona, Stella Artois and many more. Through our broad portfolio, we are truly a national brewer, with over 3,600 employees, a portfolio of more than 60 quality beers and beyond, and 10 breweries from coast-to-coast, we are proud to serve Canada and the communities we call home.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a team of unionized employees to optimize production efficiency
• Develop and monitor production plans, inventories, and coordinate activities to meet schedules and target objectives
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained to support weekly production schedules, including coordinating coverage for absences and overtime requirements
• Improve operations by identifying opportunities and proposing solutions utilizing a management system tool and methodologies to ensure key performance indicators and targets are achieved or exceeded
• Follow plant optimization management processes and standards to drive departmental results
• Troubleshoot process problems and guide maintenance and operators to solutions
• Execute health and safety programs, and enforce critical aspects of safety and quality involved in packaging and beer operations
• Professionally manage the relationship with union members
• Train, coach and develop workforce where required
• Manage department resources and track via SAP

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree in Engineering, Science, Operations Management, or Supply Chain
• Willingness to work rotating shifts (days, afternoons and nights)
• 1-3 years experience as a supervisor in a unionized production department
• 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 a fast-paced environment
• Proficient with MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint, PowerBI
• Experience with SAP as an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English; Bilingual (French) an asset

WHY LABATT: As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Labatt is a place where our people can bring out the best in themselves through a collective purpose of creating A Future With More Cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, dream big to move our industry forward, and make a meaningful impact in our communities. We believe in brewing up a future that everyone can celebrate and share.

BENEFITS:

• Health benefits plan, including competitive coverage for medical, dental, mental health, life, and disability insurance, that can be flexed to fit your needs
• Additional flex credits for healthcare or wellness spending accounts
• Retirement plan with a generous company-matching contribution, and low-fee RRSP & TFSA savings opportunities to help you secure your financial future
• Personalized support through an inclusive family-forming benefit, and generous financial support/top-ups for parental leave
• Access to many wellbeing resources, including Employee & Family Assistance Program support, Webinars, and more
• An annual allotment of Beer and Beyond-Beer products for employees!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: At Labatt Breweries of Canada, we are an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to maintaining a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for every person – regardless of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, neurodivergence, or disability status.

REQUIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE? Labatt Breweries of Canada is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to request accommodations, if needed. Members of our team will consult and create processes that provide individuals with disabilities the best possible recruitment experience.

Labatt Breweries will never ask you for money or reimbursement of training fees as part of our recruitment process. Any email communication you receive as part of the application or onboarding process will come from a @Labatt.com email address. If you have any questions or concerns, please email the recruitment team at recruitment@labatt.com.

AI DISCLOSURE: We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with scheduling interviews and managing screening times. We do not use AI to evaluate applicants or make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

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