Packaging Supervisor Contract

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

RRSP-matching program

Work-life balance

Benefits coverage for partners andkids

Parental leave top‑up for primary and5

Job summary

Sleeman Breweries in Vernon, British Columbia is seeking a Packaging Supervisor on a 1-year contract. You will lead a team on the production floor, coordinating bottling, canning and kegging activities to meet schedules safely and efficiently.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll ensure quality and food safety standards, mentor staff, and drive improvements in safety, efficiency and teamwork across a unionized manufacturing environment.

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 GMP.
• Ability to lead teams, manage performance, and drive engagement.
• Safety leadership with audits, investigations and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present and influence.
• Strong organizational skills to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; maintenance systems are an asset.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 6–25 employees with coaching and performance management.
• Maintain safety via audits, toolbox talks, and safety meetings; lead investigations.
• Coordinate labour, materials, and equipment to meet production schedules.
• Support canning, bottling, kegging, sanitation and repack operations.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with maintenance and other departments to improve equipment reliability.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Supervisor experience

Quality assurance

Food safety

Employee engagement

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

OSH legislation

Education

Secondary school diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Maintenance systems

Job description

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

Benefits and Perks

At Sleeman Breweries, you’ll have access to benefits that support you today and help you plan for tomorrow:

• 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

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 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.

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.