Brewing Supervisor

Position:

Brewing Supervisor

Location:

Guelph, Ontario

Level:

Supervisor

Hiring Range:

78200

to

97600

At Sleeman Breweries, you’ll have access to benefits that support you today and help you plan for tomorrow:

• Competitive compensation
• RRSP-matching program to help you save for retirement
• A commitment to work-life balance
• Benefits coverage for partners and kids
• Parental leave top-up for primary and secondary caregivers
• Employee product credit
• Tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees
• Employee and family assistance program
• Discount program with access to perks from big brands and local favourites
• Professional development opportunities including mentorship and leadership development

If you require an accommodation or an accessible format at any stage of the application or hiring process, please let the recruitment team know. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.

What’s your story? Ours is about pushing boundaries to create Canada’s third-largest brewery known for unique craft and world-class brands enjoyed across the country.

As part of Sapporo Breweries, our story includes Sleeman Breweries in Ontario, Okanagan Spring Brewery in B.C., Wild Rose Brewery in Alberta, and Unibroue in Quebec.

When you join Sleeman Breweries, you join a company deeply committed to quality, sustainability, and creating an outstanding employee experience. People here care about what they do and the people they work with. Write your next chapter with us at Sleeman Breweries.

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The Brewing Supervisor is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the brewing department to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role provides leadership to hourly employees, coordinates resources to achieve production schedules, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and promotes a culture focused on safety, quality, customer service, and operational excellence.

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of approximately 7–20 brewing employees to achieve production targets and operational objectives.

• Plan andallocatelabour, materials, and equipment to ensure production schedules are completed safely, efficiently, and on time.

• Create and manage employee work schedules andvalidateemployee timekeeping records.

• Communicate brewing-related updates, issues, and production performance to employees and management.

• Promote andmaintaina safe and healthy workplace byidentifyinghazards and implementing corrective actions.

• Lead incident investigations for injuries, near misses, and property damage and support the implementation of preventative measures.

• Perform health and safety audits, 5S inspections, and ensure housekeeping standards are maintained.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, legislative requirements, and the collective agreement.

• Monitor brewing processes to ensure quality standards and production requirements are consistently achieved.

• Partner with Quality Assurance to investigate and resolve quality concerns.

• Support and promote the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) by ensuring employees follow food safety requirements and best practices.

• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement related to quality and food safety.

• Collaborate with maintenance teams to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

• Review and update standard operating procedures and recommend process improvements.

• Support the deployment of continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, quality, and employee engagement.

• Work collaboratively with managers and peers to implement operational improvements across brewing operations.

• Establish performance expectations aligned with brewery and departmental goals.

• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and development opportunities for direct reports.

• Identify training needs and partner with Human…