Supervisor, Manufacturing Process Improvement

Company Name: Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd.

Location: Windsor, ON, Canada

Hiram Walker and Corby's portfolio of owned brands include some of the most renowned brands in Canada, including JP Wisers, Canadian Whisky, Lamb's Rum, and Polar Ice Vodka. Corby distributes leading Pernod Ricard international brands such as ABSOLUT Vodka, Chivas Regal, Glenlivet, Ballantine's Scotch Whiskies, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Beefeater Gin, Malibu Rum, Kahlua Liqueur, Mumm Champagne, Jacob's Creek, Wyndham Estate and Stoneleigh wines. An overview of the entire Corby portfolio shows over 5,000,000 cases sold annually, with Corby being a significant importer of wines and having an approximate 21 percent market share of spirit sales in Canada. We were named one of Canada's Best Workplaces for 7 years by The Great Place to Work Institute Canada, based on employee survey results and an audit of workplace excellence and people management practices.

Working here is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word convivialité, it means human connection, authenticity, friendly, and jovial. We are in the business of creating moments that matter, starting with how we work! Let your ambition lead you toward outstanding opportunities with progressive rewards. For insight on our heritage please click: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaXS-oxdU5U&feature=player_embedded

Position Summary

Initiate process improvement strategies to meet production, S&R, and yield targets within a large-scale distillery. Provide analytical data to support new Capital projects and repairs including: mass balance, historical data trends, repair history, pump curves, etc. Create and review standard operating procedures, lock-out placards, and training material. Project management. Commissioning oversight of new systems and overhauls. Troubleshoot process upsets, and drive plans to improve. Committed to achieving excellence in quality, health and safety, the environment and food safety.

Key Responsibilities

• OHSA - Ensure compliance of Occupational Health & Safety Act (section 25, 26, 27, and 28) per Hiram Walker & Son's Ltd Policy- Management-Supervision-Worker Safety Responsibilities.

• Work closely with the Manufacturing Manager to ensure that production equipment is available and in a properly maintained state in order to meet or exceed the requirements of the production schedule.

• Daily involvement in the day to day operation of the plant (to attain production requirements).

• Work closely the Maintenance department by maintaining communication in order to ensure accurate planning for both short and long term work

• Ensure compliance with all plant safety rules. Work with contractors to make them aware of all requirements. Conduct safety meetings when required to do so. This will be attained by maintaining vigilant enforcement of rules and conducting regular audits to ensure the Company meet all safety targets and initiatives.

• Actively seek opportunities to improving equipment reliability and efficiency through the use of new or improved technologies (both process and maintenance) measured by an increase in reliability through production and energy efficiency data.

• Assist with maintaining M&R budgets. Monitor expenditures, ensure that costs are allocated against correct accounts (attain budget targets).

• Make sure all procedures are incorporated into maintenace activities where required. Ensure required documentation is in place and procedures are followed (no non-conformance issues).

• Indirect supervision of contractors and skilled trades employees and direct/indirect supervision of Manafacturing Process Operators and Distillery General Help employees.

• Work within ISO management systems (9001, 22000, 14001, and 18001)

• Financial responsibility:

• Capex: $2,000,000CDN (Level: C)

• M&R: $2,000,000CDN (Level: C)

• Internal, regular, work-related contact with:

• Maintenance: planning, scheduling, emergencies

• IR Department: contract issues, employee issues

• Engineering: maintenance, support

• Blending: customer

• External, regular, work related contact with outside suppliers, maintenance and production supplies.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Chemical Engineering background preferred

• Knowledge of all areas of maintenance (mechanical / pipe / electrical / instrumentation). Knowledge of process operations (process flow).

• Strong computer skills.

• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.

• Ability to plan complex tasks (project management, maintenance).

• Effective influencing, partnering, team building and step change innovation skills.

• Solid ability for big picture thinking.

• 5-10 years equivalent experience in plant operations

Functional Competencies

• Risk Management:

• Demonstrates an overall understanding of risk management's key concepts (identification, assessment, mitigation)

• Recognizes risks and follows-up appropriate risks indicators, escalates as needed

• Ensures compliance with existing standards and regulations related to wine and spirits' industry and group's norms

• Operations Performance Optimization:

• Demonstrates a sound understanding of processes' impacts on overall operations performance (including financial aspects)

• Monitors operations key performance indicators (e.g., OEE, OTIF, yield, cost per case…)

• Identifies and analyzes complex situations by looking at multiple causes and effects, and creates pragmatic improvement plans

• Solves complex issues within his/her own area and leads teams in continuous improvement

• Operations Planning Optimization:

• Knows and/or utilizes appropriately key planning concepts and tools

• Analyzes demand forecasts and identifies gaps with existing stocks or knows related key concepts

• Identifies impacts on physical flows (sequencing, planning, …) and escalates as needed

• Production/ Process Management:

• Demonstrates a full understanding of KPI's

• Demonstrates a good understanding of production processes, key concepts and constraints (e.g., planning models / plant capability)

• Is able to describe production processes of his/her activity

• Understand the equipment and systems in their area

• Able to use appropriate basic problem solving tools (e.g., PMP tools)

• Physical Asset Management:

• Properly uses assets and demonstrates an overall understanding of assets' optimum conditions (productivity)

• Makes critical analysis of equipment performance / non performance

• Is able to make evolve and to adapt an equipment in line with business evolutions

• Fixes basic problems related to assets

• Uses and understands information systems within his/her scope

• Creativity & Innovation:

• Has a broad overview of the market (main actors, products, trends…) and internal constraints and opportunities

• Demonstrates an openness to new ideas, ways of working

• Exposes the business to new ideas

• Implements minor innovations with no additional resources, budgets or impacts on external stakeholders

• Business & Financial Acumen:

• Demonstrates an overall understanding of company's vision, priorities and financial objectives

• Has a basic knowledge of local organizations and functions

• Demonstrates an understanding of costs and cash drivers

• Customer Service & Quality Orientation:

• Demonstrates an understanding of customer demand and requirements and business impacts if not fulfilled

• Understands quality internal standards and applies them on his/her scope

• Project & Change Management:

• Follows the defined process for implementing projects/change initiatives

• Understands the key levers for change management (process & organization, communication, training)

• Participates in change initiatives and remains positive and receptive to change

• Communication & Relationship Building:

• Initiates and/or improves positive working relationships and interactions within the scope of his/her role

• Listens actively to other people's views

• Communicates clearly and regularly

• Adapts his/her language and message to the audience

• Builds trusting relationships by acting with integrity

Leadership Competencies

• Entrepreneurship:

• Proposes new ideas/methods on how to improve performance

• Maintains a positive, can-do attitude even during difficult times

• Influences others to gain support for an idea or cause

• Results Orientation:

• Assigns tasks and accountabilities for work outputs to the most appropriate individuals, when needed

• Displays a sense of urgency in accomplishing goals and takes corrective actions to ensure results

• Maintains composure and high performance standards in a challenging environment

• Achieves own individuals objectives, applying professional excellence standards, and delivers high quality work

• Live the Values:

• Maintains high professional standards that are aligned with the organization's values, ethics, and Charter

• Demonstrates commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) priorities by promoting group and local initiatives

• Establishes a mutual trust environment by communicating in an honest, straight forward transparent manner with colleagues at all levels

• Displays enthusiasm and values contribution of each employee to the success of Pernod Ricard

• Team Management:

• Communicates in a way that motivates team members

• Facilitates the process of effective decision making among team members

• Encourages teamwork and collaboration by promoting openness and dialogue

• People Development:

• Actively participates in creating motivating and realistic development and career plans for people

• Provides routine instructions and performance feedback to others

• Learns about Pernod Ricard's resources and processes for identifying and selecting talent

Education

• Required: College/University Diploma, Chemical Engineering or other related field

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering

Financial Responsibility

Participates in goal setting and accountable for own, limited budget for asset administration and goals. Operates in predetermined limits.

We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, including aboriginal, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, creed, family status, national origin, age, and gender.

Pernod Ricard and its Canadian Affiliates Corby Spirit and Wine Limited, and Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd. are committed to providing accessible employment practices. Should you require accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process or wish to view our accommodation policies, please contact the Human Resources Department at Accessibilty.Canada@pernod-ricard.com. For Ontario Applicants, our practices are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Job Posting End Date:

Target Hire Date:

2024-06-30

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