Production Planning Associate Manager

Deciem Beauty Group Inc.; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty company in Ontario is seeking a full-time Production Planning Associate Manager. This role involves optimizing production processes, managing schedules, and coordinating with various departments to ensure timely execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production planning, leadership skills, and experience with ERP systems. DECIEM offers a supportive and innovative work environment with numerous benefits.

Benefits

Generous vacation and personal days

Paid parental leave

Catered team lunches

Mental health support

Development grants

Early access to new products

Discounts on DECIEM products

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of production planning or related experience.
• 3+ years in a leadership role within production, manufacturing, or supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Designing and optimizing compounding planning and scheduling processes.
• Coordinating with Supply Chain to synchronize raw materials delivery.
• Producing reports on compounding performance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Analytical

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management

Training or certification in Production and Inventory Management

Tools

SAP

MS Dynamics 365

Microsoft Office

Job description

Known as “The Abnormal Beauty Company”, DECIEM is the parent company of The Ordinary, NIOD, and other beauty brands. It is an industry disruptor with a science-first approach to innovation. Co-Founded in 2013 by the late Brandon Truaxe and Nicola Kilner, DECIEM aims to change the beauty industry through authenticity, transparency, and a culture rooted in kindness, creativity, diversity, and respect.

We are growing rapidly and are seeking a dedicated individual who shares our vision and wants to grow with us!

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are hiring a full-time Production Planning Associate Manager responsible for planning and scheduling in the Compounding department. This role involves coordinating with departments such as Compounding, Quality, Warehouse, Inventory Control, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure timely production execution.

This position is based at our Eastside Office, 123 Eastside Drive, Etobicoke, Ontario. The salary range is $70,000 to $78,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

What You Will Be Doing In This Role

1. Designing, monitoring, and optimizing compounding planning and scheduling processes to improve attainment, yield, and reduce costs.
2. Managing batch planning and analyzing the Master Production Schedule to determine necessary compounding production.
3. Assigning work orders, determining expected yields, target finish dates, and prioritization.
4. Coordinating with Business Analysts on setup and testing of DECIEM’s MRP system, focusing on manual process automation and BI reporting.
5. Scheduling and releasing production orders for the department, overseeing end-to-end scheduling from creation to release.
6. Identifying risks and opportunities to improve schedule adherence.
7. Maintaining system data integrity for resource utilization and setup.
8. Monitoring raw materials inventory transfers to ensure timely production.
9. Collaborating with Supply Chain to synchronize raw materials delivery and inventory management.
10. Coordinating with Quality on raw materials disposition to ensure availability.
11. Planning validation batches for new product launches, ensuring timelines are met.
12. Scheduling production materials to optimize levels and prevent expirations or retests.
13. Monitoring material supply flow, identifying shortages or bottlenecks.
14. Addressing issues like shortages and machinery malfunctions, optimizing manpower during disruptions.
15. Discussing production priorities with manufacturing scheduling, advising on schedule improvements.
16. Producing reports on compounding performance and findings.
17. Performing additional duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications Needed

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Supply Chain.
2. At least 3 years of production planning or related experience.
3. 3+ years in a leadership role within production, manufacturing, or supply chain.
4. Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or MS Dynamics 365.
5. Preferred: Training or certification in Production and Inventory Management.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
7. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
8. Strong leadership, coaching, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
9. Excellent analytical, time management, and communication skills.

What You’ll Be Gaining

Joining DECIEM offers numerous benefits, including generous vacation and personal days, paid parental leave, catered team lunches, mental health support, development grants, early access to new products, and discounts on DECIEM products.

Our Values and Commitment

• Do the right thing
• Respect small things
• Be the future

We are proud of our awards and our commitment to sustainability, social impact, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our strategies focus on fighting climate change, responsible sourcing, waste management, and supporting communities through initiatives like the Good Fund.