Production Scheduler II

Sofina Foods Canada; Brampton; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods Canada is seeking a Production Scheduler to manage and optimize the Master Production Schedule (MPS) ensuring alignment with sales forecasts and customer orders. You will coordinate with the Plant Manager to balance raw materials, in-process goods, and finished inventory while planning daily and weekly production workflows.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing planning, proficiency in MS Office, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing planning, coordinating, and scheduling production operations.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing food processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Ensure shipping dates align with sales forecasts and customer orders.
• Develop daily and weekly production schedules using the capacity plan.
• Coordinate integration of forecasts, raw materials, and inventories to meet targets.
• Adjust schedules in response to changes (e.g., equipment breakdowns).

Skills

MS Office

English communication

Education

Production planning education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Scheduler is accountable for creating and maintaining the overall Master Production Schedule (MPS), to meet operational and customer requirements and to ensure the optimal utilization of company resources. They are also accountable for, incumbent balances, raw supply, and production to ensure operational requirements align with sales forecasts and customer orders. The position works closely with the Plant Manager to coordinate planning of activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating and maintaining the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Ensures operation meets shipping dates according to sales forecasts and customer orders.
• Develop daily and weekly production schedules using the capacity plan: Plan and schedule workflows and operations according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Responsible for the integration/alignment of sales forecasts, raw material in process, and finished goods inventories, equipment capacities and staffing to meet production targets requirements.
• Adjusts schedule to meet changing needs (e.g. equipment breakdowns).

Qualifications

• Strong Relevant education in production planning.
• 3-5 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment with specific exposures to planning, coordinating and scheduling production operations.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing food processes.
• Advanced skill in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.

Hiring Range: CAD $56,523 - $75,458

Bonus: This position is eligible for a bonus up to 7% of base salary subject to the plan terms and conditions.

Please note that the expected hiring range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sofina. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, skillset of the candidate and internal equity.

This position is currently an active vacancy.