Senior Production Planner

The Opportunity:

The Senior Production Planner has the direct accountability for ensuring the production schedule is aligned to meet customer service demands.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by March 25, 2025. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Responsible for creating, implementing, communicating, and executing planning processes.
• Monitor and control the flow of material through the plant within the current day, including WIP inventories.
• Work with other plant Production Schedulers to identify where new integrated processes are required and lead the resulting process redesign initiatives.
• Work closely with the production department to optimize plant efficiencies through strategic scheduling of product lines and act as a liaison between demand planning, procurement, and the plant.
• Coordinate input from cross-functional areas (operations, distribution, Customer Service, Purchasing, Sales, and Marketing) to assist in forecasting of production requirements and to achieve customer service levels (KPI).
• Plan inventory to determine appropriate levels, taking corrective action when inventory position is long or short.
• Analyze seasonal inventory builds by examining manufacturing capacity and understanding customer needs, translating yearly sales volume budget into manufacturing production volume budget.
• Assist operations management, sales, and marketing to mitigate risks around undesired long/short inventory positions by looking at the disposal of long inventory into the most appropriate channels and providing information on length of inventory shortages and root causes.
• Assist with new product launches to ensure product viability from an inventory management perspective.
• Responsible for category service levels by analyzing root causes of shortages for future prevention.
• Continuous improvement of business processes.
• Direct backup and continuous support for all planning operations within the facility.
• Work may require off shift work hours depending on manufacturing needs.
• Ensure employee safety and compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Ensure Quality Compliance with all HACCP procedures.

What You’ll Bring:

• Production Scheduling, Supply Chain and/or Forecasting experience.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, presentation, and analytical skills.
• Self-motivator with an ability to act decisively based on available facts.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Well-developed written and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Results oriented with a successful track record in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn, live, and teach our Maple Leaf Leadership Values.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Preferred: SAP experience.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company with a vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits starting on day one of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching starting on day one.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops and resources for skill development.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program for continuous learning and development.
• Up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic brands. We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is critical to advancing our collective purpose and vision. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment process; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board.