Supervisor, Production

Hiram Walker and Corby’s portfolio of owned brands include some of the most renowned brands in Canada, including JP Wisers, Canadian Whisky, Lamb's Rum, and Polar Ice Vodka. Corby distributes leading Pernod Ricard international brands such as ABSOLUT Vodka, Chivas Regal, Glenlivet, Ballantine’s Scotch Whiskies, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Beefeater Gin, Malibu Rum, Kahlua Liqueur, Mumm Champagne, Jacob's Creek, Wyndham Estate and Stoneleigh wines. An overview of the entire Corby portfolio shows over 5,000,000 cases sold annually, with Corby being a significant importer of wines and having an approximate 21 percent market share of spirit sales in Canada.

We were named one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for 7 years by The Great Place to Work Institute Canada, based on employee survey results and an audit of workplace excellence and people management practices.

Working here is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word convivialité, it means human connection, authenticity, friendly, and jovial. We are in the business of creating moments that matter, starting with how we work! Let your ambition lead you toward outstanding opportunities with progressive rewards. For insight on our heritage please click: here.

Position Summary

The scope of this position is to lead the hourly workgroup to execute the finished goods production schedule. The workgroup is made up of equipment technicians, trades people, whisky operators, material handling, and general help. Regular tracking of KPI’s related to safety, quality, production, energy consumption, and schedule execution is required. Participate and lead problem solving sessions and work to improve our Lean manufacturing mindset. This position will also have regular contact with our internal Quality technicians, Blending personnel, Packaging Materials personnel, Central Maintenance, and Industrial Relations as required. This position does require shift work, as well as weekday and weekend overtime as production demands require.

Key Responsibilities

• OHSA - Ensure compliance of Occupational Health & Safety Act (section 25, 26, 27, and 28) per Hiram Walker & Son’s Ltd Policy- Management-Supervision-Worker Safety Responsibilities.
• Customer Service: Efficient manpower assignments for production and maintenance, to meet schedule requirements.
• Quality: completion of daily process checks.
• Financial targets: track KPI’s and monitor variances.
• Communication: Ensure employees understanding and focus of goals.
• Process and productivity improvement: control cost and promote lean concepts.
• Manpower: timely payroll reporting, control absenteeism, vacation planning.
• ISO program: actively use CA/PA process.
• Direct supervision of: Technicians, General Help, Stock, Whisky, Mechanics, Electricians.
• External, regular, work-related contact with Equipment Suppliers and Contractors.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Software Experience: JD Edwards (ERP system), Kronos (Payroll), Microsoft, LDS.
• Experience working in a Unionized environment with a strong understanding of Collective Agreements.
• Problem Solving, root cause analysis.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role.
• Equivalent Experience: 1-2 years related industry work experience, 2+ years related industry work experience preferred.

Education

• Required: Undergraduate Degree.
• Preferred: Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Business Administration, Quality or related fields or equivalent work experience.

We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, including Indigenous, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, creed, family status, national origin, age, and gender.

Pernod Ricard and its Canadian Affiliates Corby Spirit and Wine Limited, and Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd. are committed to providing accessible employment practices. Should you require accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process or wish to view our accommodation policies, please contact the Human Resources Department at Accessibilty.Canada@pernod-ricard.com. For Ontario Applicants, our practices are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.