Production Planner

Maple Leaf Foods Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) match

Mental health support

Paid holidays

PTO

Paid sick leave (WA)

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods USA – Seattle is seeking a Production Planner to craft production schedules that meet customer orders while balancing workloads across the plant. You will coordinate with Sales, Customer Service, FSQA and Warehouse to ensure timely releases and mitigate stockouts in a fast-paced environment.

The role starts with 5 days per week, 8 hours per shift, 05:00 start. Base wage is $32.00–$35.00 per hour, depending on experience, with a strong emphasis on safety and continuous

Qualifications

• Data-driven planning, inventory control, scheduling, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP/MRP systems.
• 2+ years in production planning/scheduling in manufacturing.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
• Strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Create daily/weekly production schedules and SAP process orders for finished goods and subcomponents.
• Coordinate with Sales, Customer Service, FSQA and Warehouse on releases and inventory.
• Maintain long-term production plans based on forecast, capacity, and target inventory levels.
• Monitor schedule conformance and identify root causes of shortfalls.
• Prepare reports tracking KPIs.

Skills

Data-driven planning

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Production Planner plays a key role in the successful production and delivery of Maple Leaf Foods, USA products. You are accountable for creation of the production schedule which ensures that customer orders are fulfilled, and a balanced workload is maintained. You lead by example and inspire the Production Team to deliver top results. You are passionate about safety and promote a culture where safety comes first. You thrive in an environment that is fast paced and have a keen sense for continuous improvement. Your approach is collaborative and offers a forum where everyone feels comfortable bringing forward new ideas.

Job Description

Shift Details: 5 days per week, 8 hours per shift, with start times of 05:00am. Start times are subject to change. Additional hours and weekend shifts may be required.

Base Wage: $32.00- $35.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Core Duties

• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices following all sanitation and process procedures and guidelines and reference SOP’s where applicable
• Communicate with Sales and Customer Service on any potential out of stocks and aged inventory to mitigate risk
• Coordinate with FSQA and Warehouse teams on product releases
• Create stock transfers for finished goods between DCs
• Create daily/weekly production schedules and SAP process orders for all finished goods and subcomponents
• Ensure compliance with our Food Safety Programs and facilitate continual improvement of food safety and quality management
• Maintain planning tools including validating and updating throughput calculations and product yields
• Maintain a long-term production plan based on sales forecast, capacity constraints and target inventory levels
• Plan production within plant constraints to optimize efficiency, minimize changeovers, and balance workloads across all production areas while balancing order fulfillment needs and inventory distress risk
• Prepare daily/weekly reports that track KPIs
• Review and call out any anomalies with sales forecast or sales orders
• Track production schedule conformance and analyze root causes of shortfalls
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to leverage data to support production planning, inventory control, scheduling, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience using ERP or MRP systems (SAP preferred)
• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Two (2) or more years of production planning, scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment desired
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel required, such as experience with pivot tables and lookup formulas
• Strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to move throughout the facility as needed and sit, stand, walk for extended periods
• Ability to use computer and standard office equipment for prolonged periods with frequent interaction with production floor personnel
• May require walking, standing, and occasional exposure to manufacturing conditions, including temperature variations, noise, and food production environments
• Occasional overtime or weekend work may be required to support business needs
• Work is performed in both office and manufacturing facility, not eligible for remote or hybrid arrangements

Benefits

Benefits Summary: At Greenleaf Foods, we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our frontline team members. Hired employees are eligible on the first of the month following hire for Kaiser medical and prescription coverage, Guardian dental PPO (with an annual $1,500 maximum), Guardian vision, and company-paid life insurance. We also provide a 100% company match on your first 4% of 401(k) contributions, free 24/7 mental health counseling through ComPsych and Inkblot, and exclusive lifestyle discounts via BenefitHub. Frontline employees receive 10 paid corporate holidays alongside a frontloaded bank of 80 hours of total paid time off (PTO) per year, with usage eligibility beginning after 90 days of continuous employment. As this position is located in Washington State, hourly employees accrue paid sick time at a rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked under Washington Paid Sick Leave, which is tracked as a protected subset of your total 80-hour PTO bank.

Facility Closure Notice

Maple Leaf Foods has announced its current plan to cease operations at this facility on or around approximately 12-18 months. Accordingly, employment in this role is expected to be time limited. Eligible employees who remain actively employed through the facility’s final operating date may be eligible to receive retention and separation benefits under a Company-sponsored program. Any such benefits will be governed exclusively by the applicable written program terms, including eligibility requirements, and may be amended, modified, or discontinued by the Company at any time, to the extent permitted by law. This posting does not create a contract of employment or guarantee employment, compensation, benefits, continued operations, or any particular facility closing date. Employment remains at will, where permitted by applicable law.

Company Description / About Us

We're a carbon-neutral food company on a mission to Raise the Good in Food—through better nutrition, safer workplaces, and sustainability efforts that protect our planet. Our Seattle facility is proudly dedicated exclusively to the production of our high-quality, plant-based brands. Join us and help build a better future.

Additional Information

Posting Type: External & Internal

Position ID: 2026-SEA-06

Posting Date: | Application Deadline: Open until filled; review of applications begins immediately.

Reason for Vacancy: Backfill

Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position. Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We champion diversity and inclusion as part of our purpose and vision, living our Leadership Values and driving results. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship or immigration status, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability (subject to food safety and regulatory restrictions within manufacturing zones).

In compliance with the Seattle Municipal Code (SMC 14.04), authorization to work will also be evaluated without regard to caste, political ideology, de facto parental status, or an individual's status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.