Production Scheduler

Wonderbrands; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wonderbrands is seeking a Production Scheduler in Kitchener, ON, to optimize bakery production per central planning guidelines while adapting to disruptions. You will release orders, track KPIs, and support cross-functional planning, with a focus on maintaining high FG inventory accuracy and reliable scheduling.

Reporting to the Bakery Leader, you will coordinate with materials and production teams, manage scheduling data, and act as a backup for Material Planning as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Materials Management, Industrial engineering or equivalent.
• Strong communicator and team builder.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced & multitask environment.
• Possess strong understanding of Production Scheduling.
• Ability to learn fast, ambitious, and come up with new innovative ideas.
• Natural curiosity and desire to learn and grow.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills and sense of urgency.
• Flexible to work different work schedules when needed.
• Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• SAP experience is considered an asset.
• Programming skills are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Schedule production at the bakery based on guidelines from the central planning team and optimize production runs.
• Adjust schedules in response to unplanned events such as machine breakdowns, labor shortages, raw material delays, or increased demand.
• Escalate issues to Central planning team when necessary.
• Accountable for maintaining scheduling files up to date with changes.
• Responsible for releasing process orders for production.
• Help Supply planning team to have visibility on PPW generated from the bakery.
• Track and report scheduling KPIs like service fill rate and on-time completions.
• Ensure finished goods cycle counts bi-weekly and address FG discrepancies.
• Improve inventory accuracy at the bakery to 98%+ (FG, SFG).
• Ensure reporting system data is up-to-date and escalate issues as needed.
• Act as backup for Material Planner as required.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Production scheduling

Strong communication

Team building

Fast-paced multitasking

Analytical skills

Learning mindset

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Management / Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Posting

Ready for a Tasty New Challenge?

Summary

Our team is looking for a new Production Scheduler! Reporting to the Bakery Leader, this position focuses on scheduling and optimizing bakery production based on central planning guidelines while adapting to disruptions like equipment issues, labor shortages, or material delays. It involves maintaining accurate scheduling data, releasing production orders, tracking performance metrics, and ensuring high inventory accuracy for finished goods. The position also supports cross-functional coordination, issue escalation, and serves as backup for material planning when needed.

Location: Kitchener, ON.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule production at the bakery based on guideline from the central planning team and optimize production runs
• Adjust schedules in response to unplanned events such as machine breakdowns, labor shortages, raw material delays, or increase demand
• Escalation of issues, when necessary, e.g., materials discrepancies higher than the tolerance, process discrepancies within the bakery, production shortages etc. to Central planning team
• Accountable for ensuring scheduling files are maintained and up to date with new changes
• Responsible for releasing process orders for production
• Help Supply planning team to have visibility on PPW generated out of the bakery
• Track and report key scheduling KPIs such as service fill rate, on-time completions
• Ensuring Cycle counts of Finished Goods completed bi-weekly and responsible for addressing Finished goods discrepancies
• Improve inventory accuracy at the bakery to 98%+ (FG, SFG)
• Ensuring that the bakery production team maintains up-to-date and accurate information on the reporting system and escalating the issue when necessary
• Act as backup for Material Planner as required
• Other duties as required

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree or diploma in Materials Management, Industrial engineering or equivalent
• Strong communicator and team builder
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced & multitask environment
• Possess strong understating of Production Scheduling
• Ability to learn fast, ambitious, and come up with new innovative
• Naturally curious and strong desire to learn and grow
• Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills and have sense of urgency
• Flexible to work different work schedules when needed
• Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.
• SAP experience is considered an asset
• Programming skills are considered an asset
• Positive attitude and a results-oriented mindset
• Bright, driven and clear about your future career goals
• Roll up your sleeves mentality with a whatever it takes mindset to get the job done

What is the recipe for a great career at WonderbrandsWonderbrands, is a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads. We are the makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 13 Bakery Manufacturing facilities across Canada.

Wonderbrands, now part of the FGF Brands Group of companies, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading-edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake.We are heavily focused on embracing an entrepreneurial drive and a highly collaborative start up culture with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current existing vacancy within our organization.

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.

Wonderbrands Group Competencies

FGF Group Competencies:

Adaptive Intelligence - Team Members respond effectively to challenges by evolving their skills, mindset, and approach.

• Flexibility, Agility, Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic environments by embracing continuous change. Quickly adjusts to new priorities and actively seeks innovative solutions. Uses setbacks as opportunities for growth
• and applies a relentless focus on improving outcomes. Approaches challenges with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset and openness to feedback.
• Calculated Risk-Taking: Makes strategic decisions by evaluating options and creating contingency plans.

Collaborative Intelligence - Collaborative intelligence empowers teams to unlock collective strengths and achieve results through synergy and mutual trust.

• Team First and Collaboration: Engages with Team Members and colleagues, builds relationships, and fosters an inclusive, innovative environment.

Entrepreneurial Intelligence - Equips Team Members to identify opportunities, overcome setbacks, and move ideas to execution effectively.

• Continuous Improvement: Drives innovation and optimizes processes to enhance quality and productivity.
• Customer and Product Focus: Addresses need proactively with accountability and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Fierce Execution: Achieves results with a strategic and hands-on approach, learning from mistakes and building trust.

Leadership Competencies

Inspire & Energize Team Members

• Continually inspires and develops Team Members and promote cross-functional collaboration.

• Supports, shared knowledge and experience with your Team through authentic conversations and development planning
• Communicates clear expectations
• Uses insight and knowledge to influence others

• Understands and acknowledge differences and modifies style to support unleashing potential
• Demonstrates patience and empathy, while listening

Create Winning Relationships

• Inspire enthusiasm & commitment by communicating a clear path to success
• Empowers others by delegating and providing support and opportunities for growth
• Identifies, raises and resolves conflict
• Builds trust and models the “Coach Approach”

Entrepreneurial Leadership

• Encourages informed risk-taking and supports learning from outcomes.
• Creates an environment where your team enjoys working hard while having fun
• Provides feedback to reinforce results

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added, or this description may be amended at any time.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current existing vacancy within our organization.

We affirm that our hiring process, including candidate screening, evaluation, and selection, does not involve the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools. All assessments and decisions are conducted by qualified human professionals to ensure fairness, transparency, and compliance