Manager, Process Automation

Job Overview

Join Corby Spirit and Wine Limited and Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd., where moments matter.

At Corby and Hiram Walker, we’re more than a company – we’re curators of unforgettable moments. Our portfolio includes iconic and award‑winning brands such as J.P. Wiser’s, Lot No. 40, Pike Creek, Gooderham & Worts, Polar Ice vodka, Lamb’s rum, Ungava gin, McGuinness, Cabot Trail liqueurs, Ace Beverage Group’s Cottage Springs, Cabana Coast, Liberty Village, Good Vines, Foreign Affair wines, ABSOLUT Vodka, Jameson Irish Whiskey, and more, making our portfolio the most comprehensive in the market.

We offer a hybrid work environment with 2 days remote and a flexible schedule to suit your team’s needs.

Salary

The salary range for this role is $104,900.00 to $131,100.00.

Position Summary

This role leads continuous improvement initiatives, new programs, and CAPEX projects within Walkerville Operations. It supports day‑to‑day operational decision‑making across production departments and partners with Operations and Automation teams to resolve bottlenecks and deliver multidisciplinary projects. The role ensures automation systems remain reliable, supported, and up to date while staying current with emerging technologies and process improvements. It is accountable for maintaining high standards in Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental compliance, and operational productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA Sections 25–28) and Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd. policies.
• Present, organize, delegate, and deliver training for operational programs.
• Maintain and continually improve Process Control Systems, including PLC programming and HMI enhancements.
• Ensure regulatory compliance through third‑party inspections such as PSHR, ESA, TSSA.
• Provide hands‑on support to daily production activities and enable supervisory effectiveness.
• Lead and support capital project execution, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Ensure all new equipment and installations comply with applicable Canadian standards and regulations.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying production issues and driving accountability.
• Manage capital projects ranging from $10,000 to $3,000,000 CAD.
• Collaborate regularly with Operations, Maintenance/Trades, and IT/OT Engineering teams.
• Engage vendors, contractors, and OEMs to support project and operational requirements.
• Maintain high availability and reliability of PLC systems supporting 24/7 operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong project management capabilities.
• Experience with powerhouse systems (switchgear, boilers, turbine controls), batching systems, and distillation/fermentation processes.
• Knowledge of hazardous location control system design (explosion‑proof and intrinsically safe).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical for drawings and documentation.
• Control systems engineering experience: PLCs, VFDs, instrumentation, PID control, P&ID interpretation, control valves.
• IT/OT infrastructure knowledge: Cisco networking, VMware, Microsoft Server, ThinManager, Active Directory, cybersecurity.
• Industrial data and information systems experience: SQL Server, Reporting Services, OSIsoft/AVEVA PI Historian, VantagePoint, Energy metering, Transaction Manager.
• Strong understanding of industrial instrumentation (Allen‑Bradley, Endress+Hauser, ABB, Fisher, Rosemount).
• Solid knowledge of Health & Safety regulations, Electrical Safety Code, CSA, ISO standards related to automation.
• Strategic thinking with a focus on innovation, execution, and customer service.
• Proven troubleshooting skills for control systems and root‑cause analysis.
• Leadership experience building, mentoring, and developing teams.
• Expertise in identifying, developing, and implementing system and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing contractors, scopes of work, RFQs/RFPs, and cost‑effective execution.
• Experience with industrial power distribution: maintenance/updating of single‑line diagrams and arc‑flash assessments.
• Ability to provide frontline operational support for equipment and process issues.
• Commitment to staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Capability to develop reporting tools and dashboards for compliance and decision‑making.

Education

• College diploma in Process Automation Technology.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Automation Engineering.
• Preferred: Professional Engineer of Ontario designation.

Experience

• Minimum 10+ years in an automated manufacturing or production environment, overseeing production systems, processes, and personnel.
• Strong experience working across multiple production departments with consistent stakeholder communication and coordination.

Financial Responsibility

• Influences goals and manages resources to meet objectives, but has no final authority.

Recruitment Information

Target hire date: 2026‑06‑29.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process. To request accommodation, contact our Human Resources Department at Accessibilty.Canada@pernod‑ricard.com.

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