FIGR Hiring for Production Planner at Charlottetown, PE Full Time

Overall Job Purpose:
The Production Planner is responsible for supporting in the Packaging department to help meet production targets and quality standards. The Planner is also responsible for the training of staff in packaging methods and documentation guidelines, safety policies and procedures, as well as the identification and correction of potential work problems and health and safety issues.

This is a hardworking, hands-on, rolls-up-your-sleeves environment emphasizing a team-oriented and collaborative management style. It will be key for the candidate to embrace change and see past obstacles with a focus on solutions in the context of a company undergoing rapid growth and ongoing functional integration.

Responsibilities:
Support the Packaging Department in ensuring all production of cannabis flower and extracts follows regulations and Quality Assurance guidelines

Review and updated Standard Operating Procedures and assist department with Change Controls and any corrective/preventive actions

Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the activities of the Packaging team along with the Manufacturing Coordinator to align with demand planning

Track inventory and monitor throughput versus target within ERP System

Develop and implement strong reporting measures for the senior management team

Ensure that appropriate quality measures are being incorporated into our packaging processes

Identify, investigate, correct, and document potential environmental and safety problems in conjunction with our Health and Safety Officer

Assist to create production and yield forecasts considering available capacity and production schedule

Assist in resolving staffing problems within packaging department

Identify training needs within the packaging department

Maintain compliance with the regulations specified within the Cannabis Act

Maintain documentation control of all production records (ex. SOPs, Cleaning Records, etc.)

Candidate Profile:
Post-Secondary education in a related field

Minimum three years leadership experience

Leadership experience within a regulated manufacturing industry considered a strong asset

(i.e. Pharma/Food/Beverage/Cannabis)

Production Planning and Manufacturing experience considered a strong asset

Experience with ERP systems (i.e. SAP) would be considered a strong asset

Advanced level experience in Microsoft Excel

Experience with reporting, analytics, and forecasting

Solution-oriented and proactively drives process improvement

Builds strong relationships within the team and cross-functional partners

Self-starter who works independently, takes responsibility, and demonstrates integrity

Additional Information:
Wages: To be determined based on experience

Status: Full-Time, Permanent Position; Able to support overtime and weekend work if required

Benefits: Full Medical/Dental Group Benefits Plan, Corporate Gym Memberships

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted. Applications will not be accepted on-site.