Head of Packaging

Title:

Head of Packaging

Department:
Packaging

Reports to:

Director of Integrated Supply Chain (ISC)

Company Background
Carlsberg Canada Inc. (CCI) is the Canadian division of Carlsberg Breweries, the world’s third‑largest brewer. With about 300 employees at our Oakville head office, Waterloo brewery and across Canada, we proudly brew, distribute, and commercialize Carlsberg products nationwide including Carlsberg, 1664, Landshark, Waterloo brands, Somersby, Laker, Garage and Seagram RTDs. Our brewery also proudly works with a variety of co‑manufacturing partnerships thanks to our amazing quality standards and operational excellence.

At Carlsberg, no matter your role or function, we are driven not only by what we deliver but also by how we work together—this is our Growth Culture. Built on five core principles, our Growth Culture guides the way we work, innovate, and lead, ensuring we continue Brewing for a Better Today and Tomorrow.

Role Overview
The Head of Packaging is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all operational, people, and strategic activities within the Packaging Department. This position ensures safe, efficient, and high‑quality packaging operations from product receipt through to finished goods. As a key member of the site’s extended leadership team, the Head of Packaging drives performance, continuous improvement, and alignment with global and regional packaging excellence standards.

Key Responsibilities
People & Leadership

Lead and inspire the Packaging Department as a visible role model across the site

Ensure compliance with all HSE, food safety, hygiene, and regulatory standards

Implement Group and Country HR policies and manage union/workers council agreements

Develop leaders and teams; ensure skills, capabilities, and staffing align with business needs

Oversee performance management processes, including objective setting and regular appraisals

Align workforce planning with operational demand

Process Management

Maintain effective PMS, reporting systems, and standard meeting structures

Build and enforce packaging standards through standard work, process confirmation, and training

Apply Carlsberg Excellence methodologies to resolve daily performance gaps

Contribute packaging expertise to site strategy and tactical implementation plans (TIP)

Performance Management

Set and manage departmental OPEX and CAPEX budgets

Own and track key departmental KPIs (OEE, B&D, LEF, CO, loss, pack quality KPIs, etc.)

Lead or support continuous improvement and cost‑saving initiatives

Share and promote best practices within the site and across the wider Carlsberg network

Drive the development of Carlsberg Excellence within the Packaging function

Functional Packaging Leadership

Ensure full compliance with Group COM Packaging standards

Support global initiatives (e.g., VIPEX, NPD, capital projects)

Act as owner of the Autonomous Maintenance Pillar

Champion improvement tools such as GEMBA, Kaizen, Pit Stop, and 5S

Approve weekly packaging and maintenance plans

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

Establish clear expectations and alignment with internal and external stakeholders

Communicate performance vs. plans, and identify obstacles and solutions

Collaborate with key partners including Brewing & Processing, Maintenance, H&S, QA, Procurement, Controlling, Legal, Supply Chain, Planning, HR, Trade Unions, and global/regional Packaging teams

Manage relationships with third‑party suppliers and contractors

Key

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

University degree in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline.

Managerial experience in a high‑speed packaging environment.

Minimum 5 years of strategic leadership experience in a production environment.

Demonstrated experience developing people, managing budgets, and delivering improvements through Lean/TPM.

Technical & Functional Skills

Strong knowledge of packaging operations, KPIs, and standard methodologies.

Familiarity with Carlsberg Excellence or similar continuous improvement systems.

Ability to manage complex processes, standards, and cross‑functional workflows.

Leadership & Behavioral Qualities

Demonstrates a “one‑team” mindset and fosters strong cross‑functional…