Production Planning Specialist

Join Our Team at Mariposa – Production Planning Specialist Location: Lindsay, Ontario Job Type: Full-time; Onsite; Shift: 8:00am – 4:30pm; with flexibility to meet production needs Wage: Starting at $65,000/year, with higher rates considered based on experience. Department: Production Reports To: Plant Manager About Mariposa Mariposa Dairy is an award-winning cheese manufacturer based in Lindsay, Ontario. As a growing Canadian manufacturer, we are committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Guided by our values of Integrity, Growth, and Resilience, we strive to build a workplace where employees can develop, contribute, and succeed. What we offer: Medical and dental benefits Health Spending Account (HSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Annual performance bonus opportunity Group RRSP matching after one year of service Ongoing professional development and training opportunities A collaborative, team-oriented workplace culture Free employee cheese tastings and take-home product perks Position Summary As our Production Planning Specialist, you will lead the development of innovative planning systems, tools, and processes, leveraging ERP technology and AI-driven solutions to build a world-class production planning function. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact by creating a dynamic 13-week rolling production plan that drives efficiency, supports growth, and enables smarter decision-making across the business. Key Responsibilities Embody and promote company’s core values (Integrity, Growth and Resilience). Production Planning & Scheduling Transform sales forecasts and customer demand into efficient production plans that support our service and growth goals. Develop and manage weekly and daily production schedules while balancing capacity, labor requirements, and planned downtime. Leverage ERP technology, data analytics, and continuous improvement principles to optimize planning performance. Inventory & Materials Planning Ensure the right materials are available at the right time by managing inventory, lead times, and production requirements. Monitor finished goods inventory to maintain high service levels while reducing excess stock and waste. Support smarter inventory decisions through proactive planning and analysis. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to maximize efficiency and production flow. Coordinate resources and planning activities to support on-time production and customer deliveries. Contribute to process improvement initiatives that strengthen operational performance. Risk Management & Reporting Proactively identify and communicate risks that could impact production schedules, material availability, or customer commitments. Provide planning insights and reports that support informed business decisions. Monitor planning performance and drive solutions that improve reliability and execution. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support operational requirements. Requirements Qualifications Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field. 3+ years of experience in production planning, materials planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations. Experience developing and managing production schedules in a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of inventory management, capacity planning, and material requirements planning (MRP). Experience using ERP systems for planning and scheduling activities. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across departments. Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience in food manufacturing, dairy manufacturing, or another regulated production environment. Experience implementing or improving planning systems, tools, and processes. Experience with AI-powered planning tools, predictive analytics, or advanced planning software. We recognize that candidates may not meet every qualification listed above. If you are excited about this opportunity and believe your skills and experience would make you successful in the role, we encourage you to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in Mariposa Dairy. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We kindly ask you do not contact us by phone. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon successful reference checks and employment verification. Mariposa Dairy is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. This employer only accepts applications from: Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Candidates with a valid Canadian work permit.

The Production Planning Specialist will lead the development of planning systems and tools to create a dynamic 13-week rolling production plan. They are responsible for transforming sales forecasts into efficient schedules while managing inventory and collaborating across departments to optimize production flow.

Candidates must have post-secondary education in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience in production planning or manufacturing operations. Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and a strong understanding of capacity and material requirements planning are essential.

• Medical benefits • Dental benefits • Health Spending Account • Employee Assistance Program • Annual performance bonus • Group RRSP matching • Professional development • Training opportunities • Employee cheese tastings

• Problem solvingPreferred
• Supply chain managementPreferred
• Data analysisPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

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• Production planning
• Scheduling
• ERP systems
• Inventory management
• Capacity planning
• Material requirements planning
• Data analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Supply chain management
• Continuous improvement
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Risk management
• Predictive analytics
• Materials Planning
• Sales Forecasting
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Operational Performance Management
• Dairy Manufacturing
• Supply Chain
• Food Manufacturing
• Business Decisions
• Resilience
• Planning
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Production Planning
• Planning Software
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Analysis
• Capacity Planning
• Decision Making
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Customer Demand Planning
• Development Environment
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Finished Good
• Innovation
• Inventory Management
• Problem Solving
• Risk Management
• Manufacturing Operations
• Material Requirements Planning
• Operations
• Predictive Analytics
• Production Flow Analysis
• Supply Chain Management
• Team Oriented
• Process Improvement

• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Food & Beverage
• Data & Analytics
• Engineering
• Production Planning Specialist
• Production Worker
• Assemblers Not Elsewhere Classified
• Production Workers, All Other

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

3+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week