Operations & Supply Chain Lead

Operations & Supply Chain Lead

Reports to: Director of Brewing & Beverage Operations

Department: Logistics

Location: Lincoln, ON

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000

About Bench Brewing:

Located in the heart of Niagara's wine country, the Bench Brewing is located on the site of the historic Maple Grove Public School in Lincoln, Ontario. Our brewery is a place for our guests to relax, learn, and experience our amazing craft beverages.

The Bench Brewing Campus sits across eight beautiful acres of farmland and features our popular tap and tasting room, beer garden, our very own hops yard and Fieldstone at Bench event centre.

Our property houses a beautiful church built in 1938 that has been converted to the Fieldstone at Bench facility. It has an indoor seating capacity of approximately 70 guests and during the warmer seasons the events lawn can seat up to 225 guests.

Bench is a certified B Corporation and strives to be a leader in sustainability, having achieved a zero-wastewater footprint and Carbon Neutral certification by Radicle Climate Smart.

In January 2023, Bench Brewing and Henderson Brewing announced a long-term partnership for both brewing and selling Henderson's core beers. Henderson Brewing Co. is located in the Heart of Toronto on Sterling Road as well as Henderson Brewery @YYZ in collaboration with Canadian rock band Rush. Henderson believes in making innovative and approachable beers that reflect the stories and culture of Toronto.

In April 2023, Bench Brewing acquired the Niagara Cider Company whose goal is to craft dry, flavorful, and balanced ciders using the bounty of all the fruits that Niagara and Ontario have to offer. Niagara Cider has quickly become a top selling Ontario Craft Cider brand as well as winning multiple awards for their family of ciders.

In October 2025, Bench Brewing expanded its portfolio once again with the acquisition of Ace Hill and Liberty Village, further strengthening our presence within the Canadian craft beverage market and adding two well-known, well-loved brands to our growing family.

Position Summary

The Operations & Supply Chain Lead oversees procurement, logistics, and warehouse operations to ensure materials and finished goods flow efficiently and reliably. This role bridges production planning with execution, leads the supply chain team, drives ERP and process improvements, and manages warehouse expansion or relocation projects. Direct reports include the Warehouse Coordinator and Supply Chain Associate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of raw materials, packaging, and operational supplies in alignment with production schedules.
• Manage supplier relationships, support negotiating pricing and terms, and monitor supplier performance.
• Oversee warehouse and logistics operations, including inbound receiving, storage, material flow, and outbound shipments.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliations, and ERP updates.
• Execute the production plan in coordination with the Planning Manager, translating forecasts into material and operational actions.
• Drive ERP and process improvements to automate workflows and reduce manual tasks.
• Lead and manage warehouse relocation, expansion, or layout redesign projects to support business growth.
• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports to ensure high performance and accountability.
• Optimize warehouse layout, logistics efficiency, and vendor performance.
• Ensure compliance with food/beverage safety, traceability, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the overall efficiency and success of the team.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, or operations; CPG/beverage experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems (Odoo, NetSuite, SAP B1, or similar).
• Experience managing warehouse relocation, expansion, or layout redesign projects is a plus.
• Strong process improvement skills with a track record of building scalable workflows.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Operations and Supply Chain: 3 years (preferred)
• ERP/ MRP System: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person