14 Month Contract Production Coordinator

Puratos; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth potential worldwide

Training in management and business

Job summary

Puratos Mississauga seeks a Production Coordinator for a 14-month contract to oversee production scheduling, budgeting, SOPs, and resource allocation in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

You will monitor KPIs, manage training logs, ensure safety and HACCP compliance, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver on-time quality products. Strong MS Office and ERP skills are required.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education in a business-related field.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Industrial Millwright Licence (433A) required.
• Ability to organize, plan and execute tasks reliably and independently.
• Strong analytical approach to issue resolution.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production including scheduling, budgeting, SOPs and resource allocation.
• Support Operational Excellence program with KPI data and reporting.
• Coordinate production training programs and maintain logs.
• Communicate with departments to ensure smooth workflow.
• Plan production schedules with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain schedules and provide daily ops commentary.
• Prepare and distribute production documents (loading sheets, schedules, reports).
• Use SAP, PCS7 and MS Office for daily tasks.
• Liaise with vendors and contractors for materials and services.
• Monitor budgets and report discrepancies to management.
• Support production team with administrative duties.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and HACCP standards.
• Lead DOR meetings and manage bulk ingredient receiving.
• Back up production supervisor when needed.
• Maintain OEE/master data and update visibility reports.
• Manage daily operator time logs in DayForce.
• Assist with food waste management initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Post-secondary education in Business Administration or related field

Industrial Millwright Licence (433A)

Tools

SAP

PCS7

MS Office

Job description

Job Detail

14 Month Contract Production Coordinator

Job Description Functional Area Supply Chain & Logistics Job Location CAN - Mississauga Country/Region Canada Who are you? Professionals Permanent/Temporary Temporary Working time Full Time Req ID 36161 Information at a Glance

Join the Magic

Our Mission

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.

We are more than 10.000 employees in over 70 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3.1 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

As Puratos in Canada continues its growth journey across the country, we are in search of hiring the following position for our Mississauga Ontario Location:

Production Coordinator – 14 Month Contract

Your Mission

As a Production Coordinator, your mission is to ensure the seamless and efficient operation of our food manufacturing processes. You will play a crucial role in maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and productivity, contributing to the delivery of exceptional food products to our customers.

What you will do

• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of production, including but not limited to scheduling, budgeting, SOPs, and resource allocation.
• Support Operational Excellence program, KPI Slides: Data collection and reporting batch yield, variances.
• Coordinate all production related training programs with the relevant functional team leads and ensure that training logs are updated and maintained.
• Communicate with various departments to ensure smooth workflow and resolve any production-related issues.
• Plan production schedule by coordinating with cross functions such as customer service, supply chain Etc…
• Maintain production schedules and track progress to ensure timely delivery of projects and provide daily commentary to the Ops team.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of production documents, such as Loading sheets, schedules, and reports. Using SAP, PCS7 and MS office.
• Liaise with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to secure necessary materials and services.
• Monitor production budgets and expenses and report any discrepancies to management.
• Support the production team with administrative tasks and other duties as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Monitor the Production Communication board and maintain action log
• Lead DOR meeting. Accommodating receiving of bulk ingredients.
• Assist production supervisor and Back up position whenever supervisor on vacation.
• Maintain OEE/Master Data and update reports for visibility.
• Manage the daily time logs for operators in DayForce.
• Help with Food waste Management and improvement projects.

What we expect from you

• Post secondary education in a Business Administration or a related field
• 1-2 years of relevant experience preferably in a food manufacturing environment
• Industrial Millwright Licence (433A) required
• Capability to organize, plan and execute tasks reliably and independently
• Able to think logically around issues & tasks in resolving conflicts
• Ability to facilitate changes by influencing others through analytical approach
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP Management Extensive practical knowledge in operations, safety & HACCP Standards.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills (verbal/written).
• Experience in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment.
• Working knowledge of safety standards of equipment
• Capable to organize, plan and execute tasks reliably and independently.
• Able to think logically around issues & tasks and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to facilitate changes by influencing others through analytical approach.
• Proficient in MS Office.

What you can expect from Puratos

• Competitive salary ($55,000 -60,000)
• Rewarding career and growth potential worldwide
• Challenges in an excellent international company
• Fast pace and dynamic working environment
• Continuous training in management and business principles
• Be an integral part of a successful global company

We are a warm family company with a historical growth track record and a clear long-term vision for the future. We promote a caring, trustful and respecting work environment by putting people first. For additional company information, candidates are encouraged to visit our company website www.puratos.com

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal

opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is Puratos

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.We are more than 10.000 employees in over 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

Learn more about Puratos