Line Lead - Packaging (Chilliwack, BC, CA)

Requisition ID: 40132 

Cheers to creating an incredible tomorrow! 

At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo. With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcohol brands, and a bold vision for our future... we’re on the path to transforming the beverage industry. That requires remarkable individuals who are curious, tenacious, and never afraid to fail forward.

We seek, value and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together. We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other’s successes.

Here’s to crafting careers and creating new legacies.

Crafted Highlights :   

In the role of Line Lead - Packaging working in Chilliwack, BC you will be part of the Packaging Team. The Line Leader has 24 hour accountability for results, Daily Management Systems (DMS), and organizational health of their line(s). They are responsible for managing and improving results necessary to achieve the Compelling Business Need (CBN) and Site Master Plan through rigorous application of Continuous Improvement tools. They own both the Defect Handling and CIL DMS’s. A majority of individual’s time will be spent on the floor working with the teams and building the capability of the people in their area.

This position reports to the Packaging Area Manager, direct reports for this role are the Packaging Team Leads. This position works closely with the Line trio, Team Leaders, operators, and skilled trades.  

What You’ll Be Brewing:  

• Most importantly, you will lead a team of 10 - 25 talented colleagues, and support their growth and development through career discussions and consistent one on one conversations 

•   Leadership  

• Lead organization through the WCSC 2.0 Phase Journey 

• Lead execution of   improving the results 

• Clearly understand department priority and improve technical or system aspects of the business 

• Lead and set direction during Line Daily Direction Setting (DDS) work process to deliver target results 

• Report out on the following during the DDS 

• • Safety & Quality metrics 
  • Clean, Inspect, & Lubricate and Defect Handling DMS’s 
  • Production attainment results 

• Provide coaching to team leaders in the shift exchange DDS meeting 

• Review incident investigations as needed and as part of EH&S review 

• Loss Elimination  

• Develop the Line Master / 90-Day Plans to address losses and build capability 

• Lead execution of 90 Day Plans to eliminate losses using WCSC 2.0 tools 

• Monthly review of Line Master Plans and results 

• Drive breakthrough results in OEE, Planned and Unplanned Downtime while delivering against the Master Production Schedule 

• Lead issue resolution “to Root Cause” on the floor of chronic stops 

• Coach necessity & use of UPS, including 6W2H & speed of execution (72 hours) 

• RTT / DMS  

• Own Defect Handling and CIL DMS’s for line(s) 

• Develop regular maintenance task lists for equipment and perform tasks with team members, develop solutions, and proactively reapply solutions to prevent future failures/issues 

• On the floor coaching of equipment owners  

• Perform hands-on coaching (actual usage) on the 8 RTT DMS’s 

• Loss Elimination 

• Skill Development/Technical Mastery 

• Execute weekly Health Checks, identifying gaps in system, and implementing appropriate countermeasures

• Coach DMS owners on DMS execution & provide support to achieve DMS targets (Input / Output measures) 

• Coach the use of standard work to eliminate non-value added work, including coaching the link to effort reduction 

Key Ingredients: 

• You are an authentic leader. You value and  respect differences and believe everyone’s unique differences is the key to collaboration and a winning team culture
• You have 5+ years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities
• You build relationships and collaborate to get to the desired outcome  
• You take accountability for results – acting with  integrity and honoring commitments   
• You have a thirst for learning – you are always looking for ways to learn and help one another grow  
• You exhibit our core values

Beverage Bonuses:

• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities 
• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are 
• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities 
• Free beer and beverages! 
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences 

Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail View email address on jobs.molsoncoors.com . 

Pay and Benefits:

At Molson Coors, we’re committed to paying people fairly and equitably for the work they do.

Job Posting Total Rewards  Offerings: $94,800.00 - $124,400.00 (posting salary range) + 13% target short term incentive + $11,000 on average spent on benefits per employee, including but not limited to health, dental, vision, retirement with above market employer match, wellness incentives and EAP + paid time off (including holidays, vacation days and sick days).

The posting range provided above for salary is what we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We ultimately pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors that inform pay decisions including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set and internal equity.