Winpak is hiring a Slitting Supervisor based in Winnipeg, Manitoba to lead our Slitting Department.

We are seeking a Slitting Supervisor to lead daily operations within the Slitting Department. Reporting to the Slitting Manager, this role ensures customer requirements are met through the safe, timely, and cost-effective production of high-quality products. The Slitting Supervisor will lead and support hourly employees, drive accountability, and oversee day-to-day activities including work assignment and performance management, while promoting a culture of safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.

If you are a motivated leader with a passion for driving results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise day-to-day operations of slitting crews, including work assignment, performance management, and employee accountability.
Enforce company policies, corporate values, and collective agreement requirements, including administering discipline when necessary.
Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with all safety policies, conducting audits, and leading safety talks.
Support Health & Safety initiatives, incident reporting, investigations, and timely resolution of safety-related actions.
Ensure adherence to quality standards, including SOPs/SOCs, product specifications, and completion of required checks and documentation.
Collaborate with Quality Control and participate in root cause analysis (8D) to resolve and prevent quality issues.
Drive productivity by monitoring KPIs, reporting performance, and implementing improvements to meet operational targets.
Lead continuous improvement efforts, including problem-solving activities and employee engagement through regular team huddles.
Oversee employee training, cross-training, and performance evaluations, ensuring proper documentation and development.
Manage administrative duties such as scheduling, timekeeping/payroll submission, shift handovers, and participation in production meetings.

Required Qualifications:

Grade 12 education, GED, or equivalent.
+5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
+2 years of experience in a lead or supervisory position.
2+ years of experience working in a role requiring strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
+1 year of experience working with continuous improvement methodologies.
+1 years of experience using PC-based programs such as Excel, Outlook, and Word (or similar types of software).
Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

Post secondary education is an asset.

Additional Information:

This position is 100% onsite located in Murray Industrial Park in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
There is limited bus access to this location.
Must be able to work rotating shifts including (days, afternoons, nights)

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
Travel coverage
Disability coverage
Voluntary life insurance
Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Tuition assistance program
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, colour, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

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