Capacity & Production Planning Manager

Chudleigh's Bakery•Milton, ON

3d•CA$85,000 - CA$100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Chudleigh’s, a company with over 50 years of history in making desserts, is seeking a Capacity & Production Planning Manager to join their team. They operate a modern 110,000 square foot bakery and employ 200 full-time individuals, serving customers across North America. The role involves analyzing production requirements, plant capacity, and demand to create optimal short- and long-term production plans, while monitoring and addressing issues to ensure efficient operations and meet key performance indicators. The manager will also coordinate with various departments, provide technical expertise, and lead a team, including performance management and development.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma in a relevant field (preferably in Supply Chain Management)
3-5 years of related experience (preferably as a Production Scheduler in a manufacturing environment)
Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

Nice To Haves

Dessert Manufacturing Facility or Bakery experience.
Familiarity with Lean tools and methods (e.g., value stream mapping, visual management, root cause problem-solving).
Strong BRC (or similar GFSI) knowledge or experience.
Strong knowledge of WHMIS, Chemical Handling, HACCP, GMP, OHSA and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Analyze upcoming production requirements and plant capacity data to determine optimal execution plans.
Collaborate with Production and Engineering to understand and drive various production scenarios based on increasing future plant capacity via different work processes or equipment constraints.
Analyze demand to develop both short- and long-term production plans factoring in plant capacity and production specifications while focusing on key KPI’s including but not limited to Uptime, Waste, Efficiency and Case Fill Rate.
Monitor production status to ensure requirements are met; and identify and address issues to aim for minimal disruption and optimized performance.
Oversee Production Planning Process, including work order accuracy and reconciliation process.
Coordinate with Sales to identify potential capacity constraints on new launches.
Gain alignment on upcoming weekly plan to ensure optimal production performance over shifts/days.
Be a technical resource for cross functional teams on plant capabilities and inventory optimization to minimize waste.
Collaborate with Supply Chain and Customer Service to ensure up to date information is provided to allow for short- and long-term production execution.
Coordinate, direct and evaluate staff for the department including performance management, development and corrective actions as required. This also includes assigning, planning, hiring, training, rewarding, and disciplining as required.
Empower, coach, support, develop and train team members as required.
Other duties, as assigned

Benefits

Competitive Health, Dental & Vision Benefits (100% employer paid)
RRSP Matching Program
3 Weeks' Annual Vacation
Anniversary Paid Day Off
Personal Development/Education Fund
Fitness Reimbursement
Safety Shoe Reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Rewards and Recognition Programs: Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions.
Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Inclusive Workplace: An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.