Production Planner

Get to know Sleeman Breweries

At Sleeman Breweries, our people make us exceptional. We’re a company founded by entrepreneurs, and that spirit is alive and thriving today. If you want to make your mark, this is the place for you – and we want to work with you!

While we’re Canada’s third-largest brewer, we’re also a place where you can get to know everyone’s name and they’ll get to know yours. People here care about what they do and the people they work with.

Our commitment to our people and our values are clear. In 2023, we were named one of Canada’s Best Employers (Forbes Magazine) and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers.

What you’ll get

To attract top-tier talent, we offer top-tier benefits:

• Compensation that’s a step ahead
• RRSP matching program to help you save for retirement
• A commitment to work-life balance and flexible work arrangements when appropriate for the role
• Benefits coverage for partners and kids
• Parental leave top-up for primary and secondary caregivers
• Employee beer credit
• Tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees
• Employee and family assistance program
• Discount program with access to perks from big brands and local favourites

What you’ll do – The opportunity

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Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Production Planner will lead demand planning, production scheduling and brewery capacity planning for the West Region, delivering a balanced inventory portfolio for full goods. Identify and communicate risk and stock concerns with Material Planning, Operations, Sales & Marketing and logistics, working collaboratively to derive solutions.

Responsibilities

• Demand & Capacity planning to develop Annual Volume & Shifting schedule (RCCP); balancing inventory levels, production efficiencies and maintenance downtime
• Maintain 6 week Master Production schedule, including weekly brew planning and weekly production schedule
• Proactively evaluate inventory levels, production & brewing capacities and efficiency attainment, in order to achieve target customer service levels
• Track and maintain Production and brewing Attainment Metrics
• Ensure that all operating departments and logistics are aligned on plan and proactively communicate any changes to the schedule and the implications of those changes to the organization
• Work with brewing, packaging and distribution to continually evaluate ways to schedule that result in further optimization of the supply chain
• Understand complexities, capabilities and constraints of the brewery and work with operating departments to manage assets in the most efficient manner
• Understand Sales and Marketing priorities and create plans to mitigate risks associated with key strategies.
• Submit monthly LE Inventory & Production reports to Finance
• Track and maintain Supply Chain metrics and Scorecard
• Support and recommend continuous improvement initiatives
• Support adherence to quality and food safety standards as required
• Perform other related duties as required
   

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain management, logistics or related field. Professional designation (CAPICS, SCMP Professional Logistician) considered an asset
• Minimum 3 years related planning experience required with knowledge of supply chain systems preferably in a manufacturing setting
• Computer skills with ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and intermediate level Excel skills required
• Understanding of MRP/DRP applications as well as Inventory Management principles
• Demonstrated relationship building capability and ability to influence
• Demonstrated understanding of financial impact of business decisions
• Demonstrated analytical skills to evaluate requirements, transactional discrepancies, and implement corrective action required
• Ability to manage a dynamic environment involving conflicting priorities with a high sense of urgency
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal.
• Acceptable criminal record check
• Ability to demonstrate behaviours compatible with organizational values
• Bilingual in English and French (Quebec only)
   

Working Conditions

• Manual dexterity required for prolonged computer use
•  On-site, Monday to Friday
• *Please note, the successful candidate must be located in Vernon, BC.

Think you have what we need, but your credentials don’t perfectly line up? You should apply! We know that folks in some equity-deserving groups miss opportunities if they think their qualifications don’t fit. We would love to chat about your skills and experience and see how we might work together.

What matters here

We like you just the way you are. We believe in creating safe and inclusive spaces for everyone and our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee helps us live up to that commitment.

You’re welcome here no matter your sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion/creed, language, national or ethnic background, Indigenous identity, race, colour, neurodivergence, or disability status. We’re an equal-pay employer and believe in opportunity for everyone.  

Need an accommodation during the application process? Let us know!

What we make

Our consumers know we create some of the best beers in Canada from our breweries across the country: Sleeman, Okanagan Spring, Unibroue, and Wild Rose. And we’re growing into new and innovative spaces with our ready-to-drink SoCIAL LITE line.

Get an inside look at what it’s like working at Sleeman Breweries by following @lifeatsleeman on Instagram. We think you’ll like working here!

We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected to proceed will be contacted.