Job Description:
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.
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.
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.
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
Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics teams to align schedules and resolve constraints
Participate in daily production meetings and planning reviews
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
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
Primarily office-based with regular interaction on the production floor
May require occasional extended hours to support schedule changes or business needs
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.
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