#BeExtraordinary
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.
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.
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.
