Production Planner

Leclerc Foods; Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leclerc, a family business with 120 years of experience, is seeking a Production Planner to plan production activities across plants, optimizing efficiency while respecting constraints such as production runs, sanitation schedules, raw materials, equipment capacity, and workforce availability.

You will collaborate with Sales, Production, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering and Maintenance to meet targets and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Operations Management or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in production planning.
• Bilingual in French and English, both spoken and written; regular communication with English-speaking clients/suppliers and collaboration with US and Ontario facilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan all manufacturing activities to achieve established production targets.
• Analyze and manage production scheduling priorities.
• Develop and implement programs to ensure efficient use of raw materials, labor, and equipment.
• Ensure adherence to the production schedule and make necessary adjustments.
• Collaborate with Sales, Production, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams.
• Participate in projects aimed at improving organizational efficiency.

Skills

Production planning

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Bilingual French/English

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Operations Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Leclerc is a family business with 120 years of experience, tradition and know-how passed down from people with heart. Thanks to our 1,900 employees in nine plants in Canada and the United States, we are constantly innovating to exceed the expectations of both small and large appetites.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, Planning, the incumbent's primary responsibility will be to plan production activities for the plants under their responsibility in order to optimize operational efficiency while respecting constraints related to production runs, sanitation schedules, raw material availability, equipment capacity, and workforce availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan all manufacturing activities to achieve established production targets;
• Analyze and manage production scheduling priorities;
• Develop and implement programs to ensure the efficient use of raw materials, labor, and equipment;
• Ensure adherence to the production schedule and make necessary adjustments as required;
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Production, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance departments;
• Actively participate in projects aimed at improving organizational efficiency.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Operations Management, or other related field;
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in production planning;
• Bilingual in French and English, both spoken and written. This position requires regular communication with English-speaking clients and/or suppliers, as well as ongoing collaboration with our facilities in the United States and Ontario;
• Strong leadership skills and a team-oriented mindset;
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in a fast-paced environment where decisions must be made quickly while ensuring alignment among multiple stakeholders;
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize competing demands;
• Knowledge of SAP is considered an asset.

Why join Leclerc?

At Leclerc, we live by our five core values: Authenticity, Respect, Innovation, Engagement, and Pleasure.

These values guide everything we do and create a unique work environment where you can thrive.

• We believe in developing our talent – because growth starts with authenticity and engagement.
• We provide career progression opportunities – in a respectful and supportive atmosphere.
• We offer a dynamic and stimulating environment – where innovation is encouraged and celebrated.
• We use innovative digital tools – to make your work easier and more impactful.
• We are an innovative and growing company – committed to continuous improvement and bold ideas.
• We foster a collaborative and respectful culture – because teamwork and pleasure at work matter.
• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.