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.
