At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to ensure high-quality beer packaging and drive continuous improvement.
- Company: Join Sleeman Breweries, Canada's 3rd largest brewery with a commitment to quality and sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, RRSP matching, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.
- Why this job: Be part of a passionate team creating world-class craft beers while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: 5 years in manufacturing, including supervisory experience; strong communication and safety leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 78200 - 97600 $ per year.
Location: Vernon, British Columbia
Hiring Range: 78200 to 97600
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive compensation
- RRSP-matching program to help you save for retirement
- A commitment to work-life balance
- Benefits coverage for partners and kids
- Parental leave top‑up for primary and secondary caregivers
- Employee product credit
- Tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees
- Employee and family assistance program
- Discount program with access to perks from big brands and local favourites
- Professional development opportunities including mentorship and leadership development
Purpose and Impact
Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for leading a team to deliver high‑quality packaged beer across bottling, canning, and kegging operations. This role ensures production schedules are met safely, efficiently, and in alignment with quality and food safety standards. The supervisor plays a key role in fostering a safe, engaged, and high‑performing team while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
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. This is a contract position to back fill for a one year contract.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Sleeman Breweries, we believe that better beer, and better workplaces, happen when people feel welcomed and valued for the differences they bring. We are committed to fair hiring practices free from discrimination, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We use AI to support parts of our recruitment process; however, hiring decisions are always made by people and aligned with our commitment to fairness, consistency, and equal opportunity.
We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected to proceed will be contacted.
Packaging Supervisor in Vernon employer: Sleeman Breweries
Sleeman Breweries is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture in Guelph, where innovation meets tradition. As a Vice-président(e), Ventes, you will benefit from extensive professional growth opportunities while leading a talented sales team to drive sustainable growth. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on teamwork across departments, Sleeman Breweries offers a rewarding environment for those looking to make a significant impact in the beverage industry.
