Sr. Production Planner

4 months ago

Hamilton, Canada Maple Leaf Foods Full time
 The Opportunity:The Sr. Planner – Inline Processing will play a vital role in the commissioning the Maple Leaf Heritage plant, supporting and leading process improvements inside the facility and across the Maple Leaf Prepared Meats network. As a member of the Heritage Planning team, the Sr. Planner will be responsible for the planning and execution of production requirements in relation to slaughtering, dis-assembly and packaging of customer demand.  Working closely with the Manufacturing, Distribution, Supply Chain, and Sales teams, they will own real time visibility to the surplus/deficit raw material position and to overall plant capacity. 

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by September 11.   Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:
  • Builds and communicates the daily production plan for Heritage packaging and offline processing departments
  • Manages the allocation of Heritage raw materials and capacity for the current + 7-day horizon using primarily SAP Dis-Assembly Planning and ePPDS planning software
  • Accountable for optimizing raw material and finished goods utilization throughout the ML Prepared meats network, including coordination of transfers between Heritage and other MLF facilities
  • Owns the maintenance and improvement of production planning tools and processes
  • Responsible for accuracy of master data in SAP relevant to yield and capacity planning
  • Engages with Production, Supply Chain, Customer Service and Sales teams as the facility point of contact for fulfilment execution issues.
  • Oversees the accurate implementation of weekly price changes and sales directives
  • Leverages production planning metrics (utilization, quality) to drive process improvements
  • Assesses and communicates any daily special shipping requirements (timing, rotation) to the warehouse in order to meet customer deadlines
  • Support the warehouse with inventory management as it pertains to customer date matrices
  • Support backup coverage for the production planning team and planning manager
  • A capacity and raw material constrained daily production schedule, optimized within the context of weekly supply/demand trends 
  • In-depth understanding of the integrated Maple Leaf prepared meats supply chain
  • Volume/profit optimization of prepared meats supply
  • Continuous improvement of business processes
  • Insight on key capability and demand signals/trends
  • Achievement of annual financial and business targets (i.e. Raw Material Utilization, Customer Service Level, etc)
  • Adherence to timelines on all project work
What You’ll Bring:
  • Experience in a commissioning/start-up manufacturing setting an asset
  • A comprehensive understanding of the prepared meats Supply Chain from live procurement through to the end consumer
  • A 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) an asset
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in a related role
  • 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 including production and sales stakeholders
What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:
  • Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
  • An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
  • Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
  • Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
  • Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
  • Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.
About Us:We’re 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. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.
  • We are carbon neutral.
  • We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.
  • We aim to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025.
We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.A diverse and inclusive work environmentChampioning diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. 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’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.We embrace a strong, values-based cultureOur eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.
  • Doing What’s Right
  • Shared Value
  • High Performance
  • Diverse and Inclusive Teams
  • Disciplined Decision Making
  • Our Accountability
  • Intense Curiosity
  • Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

Disclaimer:  Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board.  Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

 

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