Warehouse Team lead

Molson Coors Beverage; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brewing company in British Columbia seeks a Warehouse Team Leader to manage operations and support continuous development of the packaging team. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and at least 3 years of experience leading packaging line activities. The role focuses on safety, performance optimization, and cross-team coordination. Competitive salary and a strong corporate culture are offered.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive base salary and incentives

Beer allotment

Career development programs

Qualifications

• 3 years proven experience in leading beer or high-speed packaging line activities.
• Knowledge of hygiene, food safety, health and safety legislation.
• Proficient in all processes and equipment related to the area of accountability.

Responsibilities

• Manage the shift operation safely and efficiently.
• Motivate the teams to improve performance.
• Ensure coordination between teams for executing production plans.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Understanding of packaging operations

Ability to manage in a unionized environment

Education

College Diploma or BA/BS Degree

Tools

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

LEAN concepts

Six Sigma

TPM

Job description

Overview

Requisition ID: 35913

Cheers to creating an incredible tomorrow! At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo. With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcohol brands, and a bold vision for our future, we’re on the path to transforming the beverage industry. That requires remarkable individuals who are curious, tenacious, and never afraid to fail forward.

We seek, value and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together. We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other’s successes. Here’s to crafting careers and creating new legacies.

We are Talent Brewers with our culture rooted in our core Values. We believe in our brands and our people, and that inclusion and belonging is the key to a winning team culture. We want you to join our team of brand ambassadors who believe the world is full of untapped opportunities. So, if you get excited about making a real difference as part of a winning team like we do, we want to hear from you.

Crafted Highlights: As the Warehouse Team Leader you are responsible for safely managing the shift operation, supporting the Packaging team's continuous development, and working both at the situational and systemic level. This position leads the execution and sustainability of World Class Supply Chain (WCSC) efforts for the packaging area and teams through a process of involvement, performance management and personal leadership. This position is accountable for the implementation of programs, policies and procedures; in addition to coordinating efforts and resources across teams to achieve shared goals.

What You’ll Be Brewing:

• Operates with a focus on safety, quality and efficiency, guiding and monitoring team members in their adherence to safety and World Class Supply Chain methodologies to optimize the team's performance.
• Guides, develops and monitors the team to utilize World Class Supply Chain 5S practices to ensure a clean, organized, safe and productive work environment.
• Uses Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to optimize team performance, and make decisions to improve and optimize throughout the work areas.
• Motivates the teams to deliver its best performance on an on-going basis.
• Holds unionized staff accountable to performance standards, and issues performance management as required.
• Proficient in all processes and equipment related to area of accountability and able to work with the teams to assess the feasibility and value of ideas.
• Ensures coordination between teams both inside and outside the area (asset care, brewing, quality, and engineering).
• Interprets production plan schedule requirements, and works with the teams to organize team members and equipment/material resources to execute the plan.
• Leads initial problem solving and performance improvement projects to drive results and KPIs across the department and brewery.
• Works with the teams to analyze actual production output against schedule and adjust production plan accordingly.
• Uses working knowledge of manufacturing to maximize operations of high-speed packaging lines in concert with supply chain.
• Applies working knowledge of packaging process to guide the teams in enacting improvements.

Key Qualifications/Ingredients:

• College Diploma, BA/BS Degree (or equivalent) with 3 years proven experience in leading beer or high-speed packaging line activities. Experience in a unionized environment, including application of a collective agreement, would be considered an asset.
• Ability to learn about and understand other departments within the brewery, and facilitate their operations on off-shifts.
• Knowledge of relevant hygiene, food safety, health and safety legislation (including environmental) including safe work practices.
• Knowledge of packaging operations (theory & application) and LEAN concepts. Familiarity with Six Sigma and TPM.
• Strong analytical skills, good communications, innovative approach and real sense of urgency.
• Ability to demonstrate Molson Coors' Values: Put People First, Be Bold & Decisive, Take Accountability, Learn Every Day, and Celebrate Together.
• As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to provide consent to complete a criminal background check.

Beverage Bonuses:

• Opportunity to work for a global brewing company that is one of Canada's Most Attractive Employers.
• We play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to our employees hitting the streets together to build parks. Giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are.
• We take people development seriously offering growth opportunities through talent and development programs and career planning.
• Opportunity to take part in industry-leading Beer Education.
• Access to benefits that help make us an Employer of Choice such as employee events, beer allotment, Employee Assistance Program, and an innovative open concept head office.
• Participation in our Total Rewards program which includes; competitive base salary, incentive plans, annual merit review, health, dental and pension benefits.
• Work within a fast-paced ever-evolving global company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds, experiences and needs.

Job Posting Salary Range: Canada/B.C. $74,900 - $98,300

Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please contact [e-mail].