Senior Technical Specialist

Job Responsibility: #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. We are seeking a Senior Technical Specialist to lead and manage innovative packaging initiatives from conception to commercialization. This role involves evaluating the feasibility of new packaging projects, coordinating national line trials, and ensuring the successful execution of packaging and product performance testing. As a key technical expert, you will collaborate with Procurement, Marketing, and Operations teams while maintaining compliance with organizational and legal standards. This is an on-site position, based out of our winemaking facility in Grimsby, Ontario. Key Responsibilities Product & Package Development

• Lead new packaging initiatives and provide technical expertise for troubleshooting and innovation.
• Oversee technical and plant trial testing for new packaging, products, and processes.
• Assess technical feasibility for cost-saving packaging initiatives and post-implementation improvements.
• Develop and approve technical packaging specifications.
• Conduct technical studies and present findings to stakeholders.
• Manage and support over 100 national projects across Marketing, Supply, and Operations.
• Prepare and coordinate progress reports, proposals, and presentations.

Vendor & Supplier Management

• Ensure incoming materials and vendor documentation meet technical and regulatory packaging standards.
• Support National Operations teams in technical aspects of vendor innovation, processing, packaging, and warehousing.
• Ensure compliance with packaging standards and quality assurance agreements.
• Develop and manage Quality Assurance Agreements with suppliers, ensuring alignment and approvals.
• Foster professional relationships with external vendors and implement process improvements through new technology.

Quality Assurance

• Review documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Recommend and implement quality improvements under Food Safety (HACCP) standards.
• Facilitate updates to SOPs, policies, training materials, and other technical documentation.
• Suggest modifications to enhance quality and production standards within equipment capabilities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Packaging Science, or a related technical field.
• years of experience in packaging development, manufacturing, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, product performance testing, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in managing supplier relationships and quality assurance agreements.
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

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 View email address on ca.edajobs.com 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.