About the Role

This role supports Factor_, our ready-to-eat brand which is part of the HelloFresh Group. We are looking for a Production Planner, reporting into the Production Planning Manager, who will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and communicating weekly production plans for cooking, plating, and casing of Factor meals.

As part of the Planning team, you will play a key role in delivering the best possible value to our customers by optimizing internal operations to meet on-time delivery requirements. You will work cross functionally with Production, Menu Planning, Procurement, Warehouse, Logistics, Demand Planning  and other stakeholders to ensure strong execution and reliable delivery.

What you will be doing:

• Establish tools and processes that enable effective capacity and production planning in support of launching a new distribution centre
• Build and maintain weekly production plans for ingredients and meals based on forecasted demand, with a strong focus on maximizing kitchen equipment utilization and minimizing waste
• Adjust in-week plan based on demand changes, plan adherence and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Accountable to meet KPI’s, to track variances to plan and advise on appropriate adjustments to meet operational and delivery level targets
• Collaborate with cross functional partners to perform root cause analysis and drive corrective actions related to plan reliability, bottlenecks, and constraints including equipment, labor, and material availability
• Own cross functional shift handover meetings to align on in week production plans and set expectations and targets for upcoming shifts and production days
• Make data driven decisions aligned to business objectives to support production efficiency, schedule adherence and waste reduction
• Lead continuous improvement and process initiatives by leveraging data insights to improve performance
• Perform other duties as assigned

At a minimum, you have: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field
• 2 to 3 years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Inventory Management, or a related role
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel, supported by strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while meeting deadlines in a fast paced and evolving environment
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proven team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Would be an asset if you have:
  • ASCM certification (CSCP, CPIM)  or actively working towards.
  • Experience with SAP APO PP/DS or similar scheduling software.
  • Database management experience (e.g. SQL, Python, Tableau).
  • Prior experience in a fast growing company or startup environment.
  • Prior culinary experience or experience with the ready to eat category.

What you’ll get in return:

• Competitive salary and health benefits
• 75% discount on HelloFresh or Chefs Plate weekly box subscription
• High impact work to help feed thousands of families in Canada
• Opportunity to learn and grow
• Work with a hard-working and supportive team

Working Conditions:

It’s no surprise that as a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). Whether this role is based out of our headquarters or one of our distribution centers, it is possible that you may be exposed to such allergens in this role. If you have any concerns with being exposed to any particular food ingredients, including meat, please disclose this during the hiring process.

If this sounds like you, please click the "Apply Now" button. If this role doesn't quite match what you're looking for, but you'd like to know more about joining the HelloFresh team, please visit our Jobs page to view our other vacancies. We'd love to hear from you!

HelloFresh Canada uses AI-integrated technology to help us process and evaluate applications more efficiently. This includes tools that screen and assess candidate qualifications based on the requirements for this role. While these tools assist our workflow, all final selection decisions are made by our hiring team.

This is a posting for an existing vacancy. We are actively seeking to fill this position.

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