Prod Planning & Sched Analyst

PepsiCo; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Inclusive culture

Sustainability goals

Professional growth

Job summary

PepsiCo Canada is seeking a Production Planning & Scheduling Analyst based in Lethbridge, AB to support Taber and Lethbridge facilities. This role plans production capacity and aligns schedules with forecasted demand, guiding principles, and cross-functional goals.

You will coordinate with Region Product Supply teams, drive changes in capacity planning and scheduling tools, and oversee daily schedules while ensuring health, safety, and quality compliance.

Qualifications

• Required experience in packaging, manufacturing, or production scheduling.
• Post-secondary education preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing or operations experience preferred.
• Knowledge of PepsiCo Foods supply chain is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Leverage forecasting data to plan production capacity in Taber and Lethbridge.
• Collaborate with Region Product Supply teams to coordinate site capacities as needed.
• Delivers effective change leadership to drive business changes related to innovation planning, capacity planning, Master Line Schedule changes and scheduling software and tools.
• Effective communication and collaboration across cross functional teams, including sales, packaging and scheduling teams.
• Oversee the development of daily production schedules at the sites, coaching as needed.
• Motivate Product Supply Team members to achieve metrics and goals, leveraging recognition and Big 3 venues.
• Tracks key performance indicators/costs, anticipates and corrects trends which may compromise achievement of Service metrics.
• Ensures compliance with all health, safety and food safety regulations.
• Administer policies and procedures.
• This role requires regular presence at both of the Taber and Lethbridge facilities.
• This role may be required to support off-shift and weekend collaboration and decision making as needs require.

Skills

Forecasting

Production Planning

Scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

SAP

DRP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Frito Lay Canada is seeking a Production Planning & Scheduling Analyst based in Lethbridge, AB, to support production facilities in both Taber and Lethbridge. This role helps drive PepsiCo's success by planning overall production capacity across both sites and ensuring production schedules align to meet forecasted demand and site guiding principles. The successful candidate will use their Production Planning and Scheduling knowledge to coordinate cross-functional teams, deliver manufacturing goals, make decisions to remove roadblocks and independently manage moderately complex projects and commitments.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to fit your unique needs


• A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole self to work


• Inspiring positive change for people and the planet with sustainability goals


• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development

Responsibilities

• Leverage forecasting data to plan production capacity in Taber and Lethbridge


• Collaborate with Region Product Supply teams to coordinate site capacities as needed


• Delivers effective change leadership to drive business changes related to innovation planning, capacity planning, Master Line Schedule changes and scheduling software and tools


• Effective communication and collaboration across cross functional teams, including sales, packaging and scheduling teams


• Oversee the development of daily production schedules at the sites, coaching as needed


• Motivate Product Supply Team members to achieve metrics and goals, leveraging recognition and Big 3 venues


• Tracks key performance indicators/costs, anticipates and correct trends which may compromise achievement of Service metrics


• Ensures compliance with all health, safety and food safety regulations


• Administer policies and procedures


• This role requires regular presence at both of the Taber and Lethbridge facilities


• This role may be required to support off-shift and weekend collaboration and decision making as needs require

Qualifications

• Required experience in packaging, manufacturing, or production scheduling


• Post-secondary education preferred


• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing or operations experience preferred


• Knowledge of the PepsiCo Foods supply chain is considered an asset


• Strong planning and organizational skills


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related tools, including DPP, SAP, DRP, and advanced Excel


• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback while holding self and others accountable for processes and results


• Ability to lead team-based decision-making


• Proven ability to work in a challenging, results-oriented environment


• Proven ability to overcome obstacles and challenge teams to achieve desired outcomes


• Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills


• Flexibility to work off-shifts and weekends

Careers to Smile About:

At PepsiCo, you'll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay's and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.

At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Whatever your role, you'll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.