Supervisor, Operations - Automation; BDL

Supervisor, Operations
- Automation (BDL)

Requisition

Location:

Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada, V3C 0B6

Job Type: Full-Time

Officially established in 1995, but with historical roots dating back to 1971, we know a thing or two about how to deliver beer. BDL is a private joint venture company owned by Labatt Breweries of Canada and Molson Coors Breweries that provides wholesale distribution of beer and the collection of returnable, refillable and recyclable beer containers within the four Western Canadian Provinces, Northwest Territories and the Yukon.

Our mission is to serve our customers and communities responsibly and with integrity, striving to deliver superior distribution that is efficient and cost-effective. We’re leaders in providing a healthy and safe working environment, and a role model in environmental leadership with the goal to continuously preserve our planet! Apply now and find out more about our team.

We are currently searching for a motivated
Supervisor, Operations
- Automation to oversee warehouse operations in a dynamic, automated, and unionized environment. This vacancy is a full-time, permanent opportunity and reports to the Assistant Manager, Automation. This role combines hands‑on operation of robotic equipment with leadership responsibilities, including supervising employees, managing performance, and achieving key performance indicators (KPIs). The availability to work all shifts in a 24‑hour operation is a requirement for this role.

On‑site at the Port Coquitlam Distribution Centre

• Provide leadership and front‑line supervision of employees in an automated and unionized warehouse environment
• Hands‑on operation of robotic automation equipment including alarm recovery, diagnostics, and analysis
• Managing performance of employees
• Responsible and accountable for daily throughput numbers and automation KPI
• Planning, organizing, and managing workflows to maintain efficient and effective warehouse operations
• Able to understand and demonstrate strong business acumen
• Ensure that customer service targets and goals are successfully met
• Ensure the company’s Health and Safety, Operational and Budgetary efficiencies are met
• Perform other related projects and duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Post‑secondary Degree or Diploma is required

• 1–3 years of mechanical, electrical or instrumentation experience is required
• 5+ years of related experience required, preferably in a unionized environment
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in unionized work environments within a manufacturing, warehousing, and/or distribution facility setting
• Previous experience using HMI (Operator Interface) to operate automated equipment would be considered an asset
• Previous experience with robotics or related equipment would be considered an asset

• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety, Ministry of Transportation and WCB regulations
• Understanding of, and the ability to interpret provincial legislation as it relates to labour relations and labour codes
• Demonstrated people management skills and leadership qualities
• Strong time management skills, works well under pressure and with tight timelines.
• Strong problem‑solving skills: able to define the problem and generate appropriate solutions in a timely manner
• Superior multi‑tasking, critical thinking, and communication skills (including written, oral and interpersonal)
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Salary range? Yup, we’ve got one: $65,900 - $82,400 CAD per year. But here’s the real deal - if you’re the perfect brew of experience, skills, and personality, we’re open to exploring beyond the range. Tell us what you’re working with, and let’s pour over it together.

Our success as an organization is a result of our commitment to our greatest strength…our people! We believe that any opportunity we can provide to help further your career growth and development is an investment in not only your individual success, but our overall success as a business.

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