Technical Assistant Manager

About the Company

About Labatt
For more than 160 years, Labatt has created enduring bonds with consumers as they share memorable experiences while enjoying iconic brands like Alexander Keith's, Labatt Blue, Budweiser and Stella Artois .
Labatt employees share the dream of becoming the best, most profitable beer company in a better world with their Anheuser-Busch InBev colleagues worldwide. From Newfoundland to British Columbia , Labatt's 3,000 employees brew about 60 local and world-known beers. Anheuser-Busch InBev is the leading global brewer, managing a portfolio of more than 200 brands.
Labatt is one of Canada 's most recognized brands and most respected corporations. We take responsibility for improving the world where we do business, and together we find ways of putting social responsibility into action. We're also committed to building a company for the long-term with a legacy to be proud of - for the people who work for us and with us; for future generations and the environment; and above all for our consumers.

• Supervise production workforce in Packaging through the Group Managers.
• Involved in the planning, directing and managing of packaging activities in pursuit of KPI achievement in accordance with VPO and Brewery Support standards.
• Coach workforce & Group Managers through troubleshooting and monitoring of packaging and operating processes and equipment. Lead process improvement and initiate change.
• Responsible for entire departmental operating budget.
• Assist in achieving maintenance budget
• Ensure daily production efficiencies, quality expectations and schedule attainment is met.
• Monitor safety regulations to assure employee compliance. Assure legal compliance by employees.

• Assure compliance with labor contracts. Manage the relationship with the union where appropriate including discipline & grievances where necessary or applicable.
• Manages the development of the department resources through training, informal feedback and individual performance appraisals. Ensures effective interactions between packaging department and internal/external customers.
• Coach salaried employees on their roles and responsibilities as well as developing employees through the normal performance evaluation process and cycle.

• Bachelor of Science (Engineering/Food Science Preferred) or equivalent
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the packaging process and maintenance related processes
• 3-5 years experience in an industrial setting preferred
• Good working knowledge of Environment, Health and Safety regulations. Industrial relations in a unionized environment.
• Ability to cross functionally move between departments and divisions. Willingness to work as needed and as required outside of normal business hours. Ability to relocate within the brewery system.
• Strong computer skills. Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge. Technical and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership skills, comfort level with change, and the ability to lead change.
• Knowledge of basic budgeting
• Solid interpersonal skills and team orientation. Coach salaried employees on their roles and responsibilities as well as developing employees through the normal performance evaluation process and cycle.
• Bilingual (French and English) both oral and written.