fgf brands Hiring for Production Scheduler at Greater Toronto Area, ON Full Time

What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?

Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out of the box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

Let’s be frank. FGF is not for everybody. Our culture is unique. We dive headfirst into the unknown. If you’re fun-loving, talented and fearless, we’re for you.

What FGF Offers:
Disruptive and a naan-traditional mindset

An inclusive and dynamic culture

Accelerated career progression

Commitment to learning and development

Opportunity to be impactful

Competitive compensation

Summary

Reporting to the Planning Leader and Operations Leader, as the Production Scheduler, you will provide timely support on developing, maintaining, analyzing and coordinating the Plant Production Schedule;

Primary Responsibilities

Develop production plans and schedules for the manufacturing lines following the most up to date Master Planning process used across the manufacturing network

Analyze material requirements plan and release orders for all materials locally purchased

Constantly review and analyze production variance reports to ensure production plans are in place to meet both customer and deliverables and minimize material obsolescence

Review daily production schedule with Operations Manager and make necessary changes

Release material requirements (waves) to the Central Distribution Centre

Ensure that all locally purchased items are received and processed accurately in the ERP system and send final confirmation to A/P for processing the payments

Cross-train with all the other Production Planners / Schedulers to be able to plan / schedule production for any of the manufacturing facilities in the network

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Experience

Experience in Production and Raw Materials Planning for manufacturing would be an asset

Excellent analytical skills and understanding inventory planning fundamentals

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and Excel

Computer Systems experience include strong PC skills and experience with Material Resource

Planning (MRP)/Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is desirable

Post-secondary education in Business, Purchasing or Logistics is desirable

Core Competencies

Customer and Product Centricity – Responds to the needs of both internal and external customers in a timely and courteous manner, showing a sense of urgency; always keeping our products front and centre.

Flexibility, Agility, Adaptability – Adapts to changes; changes strategy in response to new information; responds appropriately and quickly without having all parameters defined; demonstrate tolerance for speed and uncertainty.

Team Work and Collaboration – Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods of communication to gain agreement or acceptance of a plan or activity. Is effective in building constructive relationships; uses tact; interacts with others in an open, friendly manner, encourages collaboration.

Passion for Excellence – Always looks for ways to improve effectiveness or efficiency, making recommendation to increase productivity in quality of work; develops innovative solutions, challenges the status quo. To be the best, never compromising.

Drives Execution – Takes risks, learn from their mistakes, builds trust and is a role model to others. Has a “hands-on” style; is aggressive in achieving desired results.

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.