Production Planner (12-month contract)

We are looking for a Production Planner to join our Arthur team!

THE PERKS

• Annual Salary Range: $58,000 - 65,000 CAD based on experience


• Full Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision and Health Spending Account)


• Employee Share Ownership Program


• Employee Appreciation Events


• Paid Time-Off


• Discounted Products

THE BUSINESS

At Piller’s, we’re in the business of crafting high quality, specialty foods for families to enjoy. Our award-winning deli and meat products are found in grocery and restaurant chains across North America. We’re passionate about our products and equally as passionate about the success and safety of our people.

If you are looking for a long-term career in manufacturing with job security, teamwork, and fantastic co-workers, consider us as your next place to call home.

THE PEOPLE

We are a community made up of introverts, extroverts, family people, single people, passionate people, creative people, sports fanatics, movie buffs, video gamers, music makers, gym goers, pet lovers and every other variety. When you work with friends, it doesn’t feel like work!

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Prepare weekly production schedules to ensure optimal output.


• Review daily schedules for completion and make adjustments as needed.


• Manage production jobs from initial planning through to completion on the production floor.


• Reconcile WIP inventory daily, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring all items are accurately accounted for.


• Run the daily MRP report to support timely material transfers for the following day's production.


• Create, release, and close production jobs according to the schedule and ensure they are reflected in the ERP system.


• Work with operations to investigate any discrepancies, including material substitutions.


• Run daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports, analyze results, and correct issues where required.


• Generate weekly expiry reports to support quality and compliance.


• Assist with month‑end closing and year‑end inventory scanning within the ERP system.


• Track daily waste numbers and compile data for weekly reporting.


• Generate and maintain production efficiency reports.


• Act as a liaison between sales, marketing, and production to support specific customer or product requirements.


• Assist IPD by scheduling production tests and trials within the overall production schedule.
  
  

THE REQUIREMENTS

• Secondary School diploma


• Read, write and communicate (English)


• 1-3 years of production planning experience, preferably in food manufacturing 


• Previous experience in inventory management


• Intermediate Excel skills


• Exceptionally detail oriented, with a proven ability to produce error-free work


• MRP experience would be an asset


• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Please note: this role is currently open due to an upcoming vacancy.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Piller's Fine Foods is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or any other protected factor. Piller's Fine foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please advise us if you require accommodation.