Barrel Warehouse Supervisor

What makes this a great opportunity?

At Alberta Distillers, a subsidiary of Suntory Global Spirits, we’re proud of our people, products and heritage. Our success and the quality of our brands are attributed to the talent of our people. Training, developing, rewarding high performers and nurturing talented individuals is a top priority. An equal employment opportunity employer, Alberta Distillers Ltd. (ADL) is seeking talented, energetic, flexible individuals who are eager to put their talents and ideas to work in the exciting, entrepreneurial and rewarding environment of ADL. We are committed to crafting spirits with the best quality, in the most effective, efficient, environmentally sound and safe manner possible.

Role Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee a team of unionized employees in daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety policies and procedures to minimize incidents and reduce recordable injuries
• Drive the Quality, HACCP, GMP, 5S, and Integrated Management Systems (IMS) to meet ISO and OHSAS Standards
• Ensure demanding production targets are met while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Supervise the dumping of barrels containing matured spirits, flavorings, and blended products into processing tanks, as well as the filling of barrels with new spirit.
• Oversee & coordinate the warehousing of filled barrels, including the withdrawal and handling of both full and empty barrels for retention and shipment
• Manage the loading of barrels onto trucks, trailers, or containers, and ensure accurate sampling of maturing spirits from warehoused barrels
• Maintain accurate barrel inventory and ordering of barrels and auxiliary items
• Lead 5S initiatives ensuring the cleanliness of warehouses, yard and dumping/filling area of the Tankhouse, and housekeeping standards within assigned areas
• Lead daily activities, including operational performance reporting and managing warehouse employee shifts and vacation schedules
• Minimize downtime by providing necessary technical support and troubleshooting skills in collaboration with maintenance personnel
• Manage SAP, operations and material movements; daily, monthly and year end documentation
• Revise standard work instructions, safety, quality and operations and apply lean problem-solving tools (RCPS, 5-Why, DMAIC, etc.) to drive continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field is an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience with proven experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environment (preferably within the food or beverage industry).
• Demonstrated success in leading and motivating unionized teams to achieve operational goals and performance targets.
• Strong understanding of collective bargaining agreements, labor relations, and conflict resolution in a unionized setting.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), with the ability to foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members while holding them accountable to safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Solid organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office Suite and inventory control.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices in warehouse operations.
• Demonstrated ability to use lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools (e.g., RCPS, 5-Why, DMAIC).