Senior Production Planner

1 month ago


Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Maple Leaf Foods Inc. Full time
The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Production Planner to join our team at Maple Leaf Foods Inc. This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in the commissioning of our new facility and contribute to the success of our company.

The Senior Production Planner will be responsible for planning and executing production requirements, working closely with the Manufacturing, Distribution, Supply Chain, and Sales teams. This role requires strong analytical and planning skills, as well as excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain accurate production plans and schedules.
  • Manage raw material and capacity allocation for the current + 7-day horizon.
  • Optimize raw material and finished goods utilization throughout the ML Prepared meats network.
  • Coordinate transfers between Heritage and other MLF facilities.
  • Own the maintenance and improvement of production planning tools and processes.
  • Engage with Production, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Sales teams to ensure seamless execution of production plans.
  • Oversee the accurate implementation of weekly price changes and sales directives.
  • Leverage production planning metrics to drive process improvements.
  • Assess and communicate daily special shipping requirements to the warehouse.
  • Support the warehouse with inventory management as it pertains to customer date matrices.
  • Support backup coverage for the production planning team and planning manager.
Requirements:
  • 3-5 years of experience in a related role.
  • Experience in a commissioning/start-up manufacturing setting is an asset.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the prepared meats Supply Chain from live procurement through to the end consumer.
  • Clear understanding of how to coordinate the efforts of raw materials supply, forecasting, supply planning, and the execution of a production plan.
  • Proficient in MS Office Software (particularly Excel).
  • Experience using SAP (or similar ERP system) is an asset.
  • Excellent analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn, adapt, and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
  • Capable of making difficult prioritization decisions based on evolving manufacturing and customer service needs.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Outstanding change management and conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to build a strong working relationship with other functional teams.
About Us:

We are a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada.

We are passionate about food and have been making delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf, Schneiders, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. for over 100 years.

We are a global food company with more than 13,500 team members, operating sites in 20+ locations across Canada, and doing business in the U.S. and Mexico.

A Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment:

We champion diversity and inclusion, and we believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment.

We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe, rewarding, and empowering for everyone.



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