Production Planner
Maple Leaf FoodsJob Title: Production Planner Facility Location: Seattle, WA Job Type: Full-Time 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 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. 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. Core Duties (Not limited to) 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 fir…