Packaging Supervisor

Packaging Supervisor – Suntory Global Spirits

At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the world’s third largest premium spirits company, where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets – our premium spirits and our people – we’re driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can unleash your spirit by making an impact each and every day.

Located in Calgary, Alberta, Alberta Distillers Ltd (ADL) is an award‑winning distillery and member of the Suntory Spirits family. We believe in bringing people together, and we’ve been doing it since 1946. Through the brands we build and the experiences we create, our distillery and products are winning awards, and we are proud to call Calgary home. Winner of Distillery of the Decade by the Canadian Whisky Awards in 2020, we’re a team that’s moving forward, building on our rich past and growing new opportunities for the future. When you unleash your spirit with us, you’ll inspire a world of connections.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage the packaging line with an emphasis on improved efficiencies, reduced cost and continuous improvement.
• People management, dealing with employee concerns, job performance issues, discipline and grievances.
• Attend to production issues and new production items.
• Coordinate monthly cycle counts.
• Manage materials and spirits inventory.
• Perform SAP transactions.
• Drive safety, HACCP, GMP, 5S, and integrated management systems (IMS) responsibilities for ISO and OHSAS standards.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement utilizing LEAN manufacturing tools and principles (visual management, 5S, CAPA, standard work) and drive the process to impact results.
• Use appropriate root‑cause problem‑solving (RCPS) techniques to help with operational improvements. Ensure RCPS culture is embedded in the operation.
• Optimize production schedule for efficiency in monitoring inventory for cost effectiveness.
• Administer and control department budget consistent with production requirements, manpower availability, packaging and quality standards.
• Manage manpower scheduling, time and attendance records; issue work orders, safe work permits and purchase requisitions; ensure SOPs, job descriptions and departmental training are current and relevant.
• Maintain cadence for daily huddles, visual boards, KPI files and formal problem‑solving initiatives.
• Month‑end reporting : utilize SAP to complete cycles.
• Ensure compliance with OH&S regulations, HACCP, ISO standards and excise and transportation regulations (including management of records and documentation).
• Data entry.
• Cross‑train in other functional areas within the operations group.

Qualifications

While relocation, immigration, and / or tax compliance support are not guaranteed, we may offer assistance to successful candidates depending on factors such as role requirements in accordance with company guidelines.

At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Beverage Manufacturing

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