Operations Manager

Labatt Breweries of Canada; Creston; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits plan

Company retirement plan

Beer product allotment for employees

Job summary

Labatt Breweries of Canada in Creston, BC is seeking a packaging supervisor to drive daily production efficiencies, ensure quality and safety, and oversee can and keg operations. You will lead a 10–20 person team, partner with the union, and develop employees through structured coaching and performance appraisals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or business, and about 5 years in a related role with strong problem-solving, leadership and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or business.
• 5 years experience in a related role.
• Working knowledge of environment, health and safety regulations.
• Experience in brewing, packaging and quality (or combination).
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Strong computer skills.
• Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Strong technical and problem solving skills.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills required.
• Willingness to work as needed outside of regular business hours.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily production efficiencies and schedule attainment are met.
• Assure quality expectations are met.
• Oversee can and keg operations.
• Manage a team of 10-20 Employees.
• Monitor safety regulations to ensure employee compliance.
• Manage the relationship with the union as required.
• Develop employees through training, feedback and appraisals.
• Ensure interaction between packaging and internal/external customers.
• Ensure efficient packaging operations via the management control and reporting system.
• Manage priorities and equipment availability for the department.
• Plan, direct and manage packaging activities to meet KPIs.
• Coach workforce through troubleshooting and monitoring of packaging processes.
• Lead process improvement and initiate change.
• Responsible for the department operating budget.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Problem solving

Technical skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or business

Job description

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:

$98,400 - $116,800 +

• Actual base pay will depend and vary based on factors such as individual experience and skills of the applicant.

BONUS:

Bonus at Target $24,600

• This role may also be eligible for discretionary long-term incentive awards
• Variable Compensation opportunities are contingent on individual performance and overall business results,pursuant tothe Bonus Plan; listed amount are targeted values and not guarantees

VACANCY TYPE:

This posting reflects a vacant position

LOCATION:

Creston,BC;5 days/week in office

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 weremaincommitted 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:

• Ensure daily production efficiencies and schedule attainment are met
• Assurequality expectations are met
• Oversea can and keg operations
• Manage a team of 10-20 Employees
• Monitor safety regulations to ensure employee compliance
• Manage the relationship with the union asrequired
• Manage the development of employees through training, informalfeedbackand individual performance appraisals
• Ensure effective interaction between packaging department and internal/external customers
• Ensure efficient operations in the packaging departmentthrough the use ofthe Management control and reporting system
• Manage priorities and equipment availability for the department
• Involved in the planning,directingand managing of packaging activities in pursuit ofkey performance indicators
• Coach workforce through troubleshooting and monitoring of packaging and operating processes and equipment.
• Lead process improvement and initiate change
• Responsible for entire departmental operating budget

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelorsdegree in engineering, science, business
• 5years experiencein a related role
• Working knowledge of environment,healthand safety regulations
• Experience in brewing,packagingand quality (or combination)
• Experience working in a unionized environment
• Strong computer skills
• Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge
• Strong technical andproblem solvingskills
• Strong leadership and coaching skillsrequired
• Willingness to work as needed outside of regular business hours

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 FutureWithMore 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.
• Additionalflex 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 andBeyond-Beerproducts 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.

REQUIREADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE?

Labatt Breweries of Canada is committed to fair andequitablerecruiting practices.Personswith disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to requestaccommodations, if needed. Members of our team will consult and create processes that provide individuals withdisabilitiesthe best possible recruitment experience.

AI DISCLOSURE:

We may use artificial intelligence tools toassistwith 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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