Cellar Supervisor - Grimsby (Contract)

Andrew Peller Ltd•Grimsby, ON

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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