Packaging Supervisor

Sleeman Breweries Limited; Vernon; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Sleeman Breweries in Vernon, British Columbia is seeking a Packaging Supervisor to lead a 6–25 person production team across canning, bottling, kegging and repack. This onsite role involves about 80% floor work and 20% office tasks, with rotating day/afternoon/night shifts.

You’ll ensure production schedules are met safely and efficiently, uphold quality and food safety standards, and drive continuous improvement with the maintenance, brewing and warehouse teams.

Qualifications

• 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

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

People leadership

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maintenance systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Packaging Supervisor Location: Vernon, British Columbia Level: Supervisor Hiring Range: 78200 to 97600

If you require an accommodation or an accessible format at any stage of the application or hiring process, please let the recruitment team know. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.

Why Join Sleeman Breweries?

What’s your story?

Ours is about pushing boundaries to create Canada’s third-largest brewery known for unique craft and world-class brands enjoyed across the country. As part of Sapporo Breweries, our story includes Sleeman Breweries in Ontario, Okanagan Spring Brewery in B.C., Wild Rose Brewery in Alberta, and Unibroue in Quebec. When you join Sleeman Breweries, you join a company deeply committed to quality, sustainability, and creating an outstanding employee experience. People here care about what they do and the people they work with. Write your next chapter with us at Sleeman Breweries. Get an inside look at what it’s like working at Sleeman Breweries by following @LifeAtSleeman on Instagram

Purpose and Impact

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for leading a team to deliver high-quality packaged beer across 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. Please note - candidate must be available to work rotating shifts from days, afternoons and nights.

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.

BETTER BEER. BETTER PEOPLE. GETTING BETTER

We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected to proceed will be contacted.

Are you interested in working for Sleeman Breweries, the 3rd largest brewery in Canada?

At Sleeman Breweries, we have 1,100 dedicated and talented people that work across Canada from Chambly, Quebec to Vernon, British Columbia. Our business is about people. The only way to build a better company is through people who share our passion for our products and who can work together effectively as a team.