Are you a hands-on leader who thrives on developing teams and driving operational excellence? Andrew Peller Ltd. is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead our skilled trades and facilities teams at our Kelowna production facility, Canrim Packaging. This is your opportunity to manage, mentor, and inspire a team in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment while supporting continuous improvement across all areas of our operations. Experience with union and non union teammate management is required.
About Canrim Packaging Ltd.
A division of Andrew Peller Ltd., Canrim Packaging has been providing bottling and packaging services since 1994. Based at the Calona Wines/Sandhill Winery facility in downtown Kelowna, we specialize in bottling a diverse portfolio of Andrew Peller branded beverages, including wine, cider, and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic products.
In addition to our premium wines, we produce International Domestic Blend (IDB) wines, combining high-quality international and Canadian wines. Our IDB products include Cooper Moon, Honest Lot, XOXO, and our popular cider brand No Boats on Sunday.
What this teammate will be responsible for -
- Lead, coach, and develop a unionized and non-unionized maintenance team, focusing on growth, training, and engagement.
- Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of equipment, facilities, and systems in line with regulatory standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance and operational processes, using data, KPIs, and best practices.
- Manage departmental budgets, resources, and preventative maintenance schedules to optimize performance and cost efficiency.
- Champion a health & safety-first culture, leading programs, inspections, and compliance initiatives to keep everyone safe.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects that enhance production, efficiency, and overall operational excellence.
What skills, experience and knowledge this teammate will bring -
- 5+ years of progressive experience including managing and leading teams in a production environment. Previous experience working in liquid processing or food manufacturing environment would be an asset.
- Exposure and experience managing unionized hourly employees is strongly preferred, in a liquid processing or food manufacturing environment is ideal.
- Proven track record of developing, coaching, and inspiring employees at all levels to reach their full potential.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on change management and continuous improvement.
- Hands-on knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and health & safety practices.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, or Business Management, Red Seal Trade, or equivalent combination of experience and training is ideal.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, including flexible hours and occasional weekend work during the Harvest period.
Why you want to join our team –
Be part of a company that values people, safety, and operational excellence. Lead a talented team, influence continuous improvement initiatives, and make a real impact on our growing operations.
We offer a competitive total pay package including health benefits from day one, RRSP matching, employee share purchase, discounts and monthly gift card for products.
