Production Planner

Job Description: Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are excited to announce we are looking for a Production Planner to join our rapidly growing company. Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food maker with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. Founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion – with its ORIJEN® and ACANA® brands – is a key player in the global premium pet food industry across three major geographic regions. We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company. Here's The Scoop – Summary The Production Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing production schedules that align with customer demand, inventory targets, and operational capacity. This role works closely with Production, Procurement, Quality, and Logistics to ensure efficient material flow, optimal resource utilization, and on-time delivery while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. What a typical day looks like:Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, customer orders, available capacity, and inventory levels
• Balance production priorities to meet service, cost, and efficiency targets
• Adjust production plans in response to changes in demand, material availability, equipment constraints, or labor capacity.

Inventory & Materials Coordination

• Collaborate with Procurement and Warehouse teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging
• Monitor inventory levels to avoid shortages, excess stock, or obsolescence

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics teams to align schedules and resolve constraints
• Participate in daily production meetings and planning reviews

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Track schedule adherence, plan attainment, and key planning KPIs
• Analyze production performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and planning accuracy

Continuous Improvement

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, scheduling, and inventory management
• Contribute to standard work documentation and best practices

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• 2–5 years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations
• Experience in high-volume or regulated manufacturing environments considered an asset
• Strong understanding of production planning and scheduling principles
• Proficient with ERP systems and advanced Excel or planning tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based with regular interaction on the production floor
• May require occasional extended hours to support schedule changes or business needs

What can you expect from Champion?

• Safety: a strong commitment to ensure all people are provided with a safe, healthy and respectful environment.
• Earnings: Competitive Wages that give financial peace of mind, RRSP with Company, and donation matching.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Programs to meet your individual or family needs.
• Continuing Education: In House & Online Learning & Development, as well as an Education Assistance Program.
• Quality: a dedication to uphold the highest standards of authenticity, nutritional integrity, and food safety, to earn the trust of Pet Lovers everywhere.
• Other Perks: Free Bag of Premium Pet Food each month, Free Parking and more!

What are you waiting for? Join the pack! Come as you are. We value diversity in all forms and know the power it can bring. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of views to be heard, and increases overall happiness. That sounds pretty good to us. Champion is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other creed, you are wanted here. #cpfind