Position:
Warehouse Supervisor
Location:
Vernon, British Columbia
Supervisor
Hiring Range:
68500
to
85800
At Sleeman Breweries, you’ll have access to benefits that support you today and help you plan for tomorrow:
- RRSP-matching program to help you save for retirement
- A commitment to work-life balance
- Benefits coverage for partners and kids
- Parental leave top-up for primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees
- Employee and family assistance program
- Discount program with access to perks from big brands and local favourites
- Professional development opportunities including mentorship and leadership development
If you require an accommodation or an accessible format at any stage of the application or hiring process, please let the recruitment team know. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.
What’s your story? Ours is about pushing boundaries to create Canada’s third-largest brewery known for unique craft and world-class brands enjoyed across the country.
As part of Sapporo Breweries, our story includes Sleeman Breweries in Ontario, Okanagan Spring Brewery in B.C., Wild Rose Brewery in Alberta, and Unibroue in Quebec.
When you join Sleeman Breweries, you join a company deeply committed to quality, sustainability, and creating an outstanding employee experience. People here care about what they do and the people they work with. Write your next chapter with us at Sleeman Breweries.
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Purpose and Impact
Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of hourly employees to ensure warehouse operations run efficiently, safely, and on schedule. This role ensures production and distribution requirements are met while optimizing resources and maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and customer service. The Supervisor plays a key role in driving continuous improvement and supporting a high-performance team environment.
This position follows a rotating 2-week schedule that includes day, afternoon, and mid shifts.
Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Operations:
- Supervise and coordinate daily activities of 6–30 warehouse employees to meet production and shipping schedules.
- Lead daily crew meetings and provide performance feedback aligned with productivity and site metrics.
Inventory & Warehouse Management:
- Coordinate cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and ensure inventory accuracy.
- Monitor order fulfillment, backorders, and overall inventory levels.
Shipping, Receiving & Logistics:
- Oversee shipping/receiving schedules, carrier appointments, and material flow.
- Ensure equipment maintenance and coordinate repairs as required.
Safety, Quality & Compliance:
- Promote a safe and healthy workplace by identifying and correcting hazards.
- Support food safety practices and ensure adherence to operational procedures.
- Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions where required.
People Management & Administration:
- Create and manage employee schedules, attendance tracking, and timekeeping validation.
Support performance management, employee engagement, and disciplinary processes in collaboration with HR.
Skills and Qualifications (Required)
- Minimum 5 years of warehousing, shipping/receiving, or transportation experience.
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
- Secondary school diploma required; post-secondary education is an asset.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to present information effectively.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and warehouse management systems (WMS); Oracle experience is an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage performance, and foster employee engagement.
- Working knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation and regulations.
Forklift experience/certification is an asset.
Work Environment (Hybrid/Onsite)
Onsite – This role operates primarily in a warehouse/manufacturing environment (approximately 70%) with some office-based responsibilities (approximately 30%).
Think you have what we need but your credentials don’t perfectly line up? That’s OK! We know that some job seekers miss opportunities if they think their qualifications don’t fit. If you believe your skills and experience can make a difference here, we encourage you to apply!
At Sleeman Breweries, we believe that better beer, and better workplaces, happen when people feel welcomed and valued for the differences they bring.
We are committed to fair hiring practices free from discrimination, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We use AI to support parts of our recruitment process; however, hiring decisions are always made by people and aligned with our commitment to fairness, consistency, and equal opportunity.
We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected to proceed will be contacted.
