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At Andrew Peller Limited (APL), our mission is to be Canada’s #1 branded wine and
craft beverage company by delivering the perfect brand experience for every
lifestyle and occasion. Through our commitment to excellence, honouring our
roots, owning it, fostering belonging and driving to succeed, we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day.
Who We Are
We are one of Canada's largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality winemaking.
We produce some of Canada's most recognized brands and offer our teammates a challenging and rewarding employment experience.
We are currently seeking a Cellar Supervisor (Contract) to join our dynamic Cellar/Operations team in Grimsby Ontario!
The Cellar Supervisor is a hands-on leader responsible for overseeing our Harvest and Cellar operations at the Grimsby Winery under the direction of the Ontario Operations Manager. This role champions operational excellence by maximizing productivity, enforcing best-in-class procedures, and maintaining a strong culture of safety and accountability.
This is a full-time contract role beginning June 2026 to December 2026.
What this teammate will be responsible for:
- Supervise and direct the daily activities of Cellar & Harvest employees at the Grimsby winery, ensuring accurate and timely completion of winemaking and sanitation work tickets
- Ensure a safe and healthy work environment through effective execution of Health & Safety programs: adhere to, promote, and improve upon Health and Safety, Food Safety/Quality, and Environmental standards & procedures
- Ensure the safe operation, sanitation, and maintenance of production equipment
- Hold product quality in the highest regard: promote and ensure adherence to food safety and product quality programs including GMPs, HACCP, and best practices for winemaking procedures
- Participate in the development of winemaking & equipment SOPs, lock-out and safe work procedures
- Support troubleshooting and problem-solving to resolve equipment and process issues in a timely manner and to improve operational efficiencies
- Participate in, and facilitate team meetings to deliver training, and discuss departmental issues and improvement opportunities
- Support personal development of team members through open communication & coaching
- Work collaboratively with production employees and management staff across all departments
- Assist in the recruitment, hiring, orientation and training of harvest employees
- Promote a positive department and company culture, encouraging cross functional collaboration, employee accountability, empowerment and engagement
- Lead and participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for all environmental, quality and H&S incidents
- Create and maintain employee schedules and complete timesheet/payroll functions
- Manage material and ingredient inventories and order consumables and equipment parts as needed
What skills, knowledge and experience this teammate will bring:
- College diploma or university degree in a related field of study
- Relevant experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Food and beverage manufacturing experience an asset
- Strong Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality
- Reliable work habits and a strong commitment to health and safety
- A team player
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada without restriction
Work Environment:
This role operates within both office and production environments.
- Physical Effort: Combination of office and plant-based work, involving extended periods of walking, standing, sitting, and computer use. The role includes occasional lifting or moving of moderately heavy materials and frequent climbing of stairs or ladders.
- Physical Environment: Work is performed within a large-scale winery manufacturing setting, often in close proximity to loud, high-speed production equipment. Exposure to varying environmental conditions, including cold, heat, humidity, and outdoor elements, is required.
- Schedule Flexibility:
- Day, afternoon, night, and weekend shifts are required during the harvest period.
- Extended work hours may be necessary to ensure adequate supervision during overtime or peak production events.
- Sensory & Mental Demands: Requires sustained attention to detail and accuracy, particularly related to production documentation and regulatory reporting. Work pace is frequently fast, with a strong need for discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and proprietary company information.
- Workload Management: Ability to independently manage workload and prioritize tasks in alignment with departmental goals and daily production demands.
We are conducting an internal and external search simultaneously. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Accommodation:
Andrew Peller Limited is committed to meeting the needs of persons with temporary and/or permanent disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation in the workplace and will make an effort to meet those needs in a timely manner by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility in the areas of information, communications, and employment. If you require an accommodation to apply or interview for a position, please email [email protected]
Equal Opportunity Employment:
At Andrew Peller Limited, we are committed to creating and celebrating a culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.
This role is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.
