Job Description

• Provide leadership and direction to Wincoating Supervisors, Process Specialists, and production teams to achieve operational objectives.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on achieving Zero Injuries.
• Establish department goals, monitor performance, and provide coaching, development, and performance feedback to leaders and employees.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Technical teams.

• Lead initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, waste reduction, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standardized operating procedures, production systems, and best practices to ensure consistent performance.
• Monitor departmental performance against key metrics, budgets, and operational targets, implementing corrective actions as required.
• Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities to enhance process reliability and operational efficiency.

• Partner with Technical, R&D, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to optimize processes, improve product manufacturability, and reduce downtime.
• Support the evaluation, installation, and commissioning of new equipment and process improvements.
• Maintain current knowledge of coating and extrusion technologies, manufacturing best practices, and industry trends.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, quality, food safety, and company standards, including ISO 9001 and SQF requirements.

• 5+ years of experience in extrusion, coating, flexible packaging, or a related manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including mentoring, guiding, and training team members
• Proven ability to drive operational improvements through safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Strong leadership, coaching, conflict resolution, and team development skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, analyze performance metrics, and make data-driven decisions.

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Experience supporting capital projects, equipment installations, and process optimization initiatives.
• Knowledge of ISO, SQF, or other quality and food safety management systems.

Why Winpak?

Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental, financial and social well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit package includes the following:

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
• Disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.

Winpak’s vision is to provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet. We are a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, known for providing high-quality products that meet the needs of a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. With a commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence, Winpak continues to grow as a global leader in the packaging industry.

At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values. We believe that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides our brand a competitive advantage. Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and where every individual feels respected, valued, and appreciated.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.