Offline Production Planner & WIP Optimizer

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Ontario is seeking a Production Planner for their London plant. The selected candidate will manage daily production schedules, work closely with various departments, and optimize raw material usage to enhance efficiency in production. Candidates should possess strong analytical, planning, and communication skills, with 2 to 3 years of experience in a production planning role in a supply chain context. Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with ERP systems like SAP are highly preferred. Join a team committed to sustainability and community impact.

Benefits

Competitive Health and Wellness benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Learning and development opportunities

Comprehensive tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning within a supply chain context.
• Ability to coordinate efforts of raw materials supply and forecasting.
• Understanding of fresh chicken supply chain from procurement to consumer.

Responsibilities

• Communicate production requirements for various plant departments.
• Coordinate flow of raw materials through Offline Processing departments.
• Optimize raw material and finished goods capacity for production.

Skills

Excellent analytical skills

Planning and organizational skills

Strong oral and written communication

Problem-solving

Education

2 to 3 years of experience in a related role

Tools

MS Office Software (Excel)

SAP or similar ERP system

Job description

A leading food company in Ontario is seeking a Production Planner for their London plant. The selected candidate will manage daily production schedules, work closely with various departments, and optimize raw material usage to enhance efficiency in production. Candidates should possess strong analytical, planning, and communication skills, with 2 to 3 years of experience in a production planning role in a supply chain context. Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with ERP systems like SAP are highly preferred. Join a team committed to sustainability and community impact.