Supervisor, Manufacturing (18 month replacement)
Coke Canada Bottling is Canada’s Local Bottler. We’re Made Local.
Proudly independent, we are a Canadian, family-owned business. Coke Canada Bottling makes, distributes, merchandises, and sells the most-loved beverages Canadians enjoy. With over 6,000 diverse employees coast-to-coast, we operate in every province through 50+ sales and distribution centres, and five manufacturing facilities.
Coke Canada supplies some of Canada’s favourite beverage brands, and we want to continue to be the leading beverage partner in Canada, creating a better future and delivering optimism by bringing sustainable value to our employees, customers, consumers, and communities.
Advancing a high-performing, collaborative and inclusive culture is at the core of our vision to be the World’s Greatest Bottler, Built by the Best People, and we’re looking for exceptional talent to help get us there.
For more information about Coke Canada Bottling and our products, visit cokecanada.com/our-product.
Role Details
- Work Location – Lachine
- Shift/Hours or Hybrid Environment – On site 5 days, Evening shift, Monday to Friday, 2PM to 10:30PM
About This Opportunity
In a production environment where food safety, regulatory compliance, and product consistency are critical, the Supervisor, Manufacturing, plays a central role. This individual ensures the rigor of quality processes, supports operational teams, and ensures that every product meets the highest standards of quality and food safety. As a team leader, the Supervisor, Manufacturing actively contributes to continuous improvement, risk prevention, and the maintenance of plant certifications.The Supervisor, Manufacturing, reports to the Plant Quality Director and is responsible for all activities related to quality and food safety within the facility. This role oversees the Laboratory and Syrup Room teams, ensures compliance with internal and external standards, and works closely with the Production, Maintenance, and Engineering departments to guarantee operational compliance.
*** Temporary replacement until January 2028 ***
Responsibilities
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Supervise and support the Laboratory and Syrup Room teams (approximately 19 employees), including scheduling, absenteeism, staffing, training, performance evaluations, and employee development in a unionized environment
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Ensure the quality of packaging, finished products, and manufacturing processes (mixing, filling, packaging) in compliance with standards, specifications, regulatory requirements, and operational objectives
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Monitor production processes, perform verifications, adjust process parameters as required, and intervene in process issues in collaboration with Production and Maintenance teams
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Support operational efficiency and quality‑related performance indicators, including yield and production downtime
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Manage non‑conforming products and supplier complaints, and support the investigation and follow‑up of customer and consumer complaints
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Participate in root cause analyses, continuous improvement projects, and the qualification of equipment, processes, and suppliers
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Develop, update, and implement operating procedures and ensure the compliance of quality documentation
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Conduct internal audits (quality, food safety, health and safety, and environment) and ensure adherence to internal policies, collective agreements, and applicable standardsEnsure the proper functioning of quality control equipment, as well as the management of water treatment and wastewater systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or post‑secondary diploma, ideally in a scientific discipline
- Excellent planning, decision‑making, and work organization skills
- Dynamic, proactive, and resilient profile with a strong problem‑solving mindset
- Experience in an ISO‑certified environment
- Knowledge and experience with FSSC 22000 standards and HACCP systems
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems collaboratively in a team environment
- Experience in a unionized environment (an asset)
- Knowledge of water treatment systems in the food or beverage industry
- Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a unionized manufacturing and production environment, including at least two (2) years as a direct supervisor of a team
- Basic computer skills, including the use of databases
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Fluency in French (required); knowledge of English is an asset
Why work with us?
- Join a local, family-owned business that’s part of a globally recognized brand, where you can develop your capabilities, competencies, and career.
- Coke Canada has a culture of learning, and we offer several channels to support your development, including on-the-job training and a library of free courses for just-in-time learning.
- We are committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to help our employees achieve their best physical, mental, financial, and overall health and well-being. This includes a competitive compensation package, access to retirement and saving programs, family and employee assistance program, paid vacation and floater days.
- We have close, local connections with the communities in which we operate across Canada. We’re determined to make a positive difference in our communities; this includes opportunities for employee volunteerism.
- We’re building our business responsibly and our mission is to work Toward a Better Future Together. We have a plan that outlines how we are reducing, reusing, recycling, decreasing our carbon footprint, and using water responsibly. For more information visit cokecanada.com/sustainability/
Coke Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity, and we’re committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Together we are creating a workplace culture that values diversity, enables inclusivity and ensures everyone feels like they belong. We are aiming to ensure our diverse workforce is reflective of the communities in which we operate. Research shows that women-identifying and other marginalized individuals often hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If this role excites you, even if you don’t check every box, we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience and perspective could be what we’re looking for. Unless otherwise specified, this job post is for an existing vacancy.
Our hiring process is human-driven and does not involve AI tools for screening, assessment, or selection. For individuals requiring accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process please call 1-844-383-2653 or email HR@cokecanada.com.
Important – please note
All offers of employment at Coke Canada Bottling are conditional upon a successful background clearance obtained through our contracted third-party vendor. The standard clearance requirements depend on the position and may include some, or all, of the following: criminal clearance, employment verification, education verification and driver's abstract review. Please advise the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions or concerns once you are contacted for further consideration.