Production Planner

Production Planner

Joining Nortera means choosing opportunities to grow together!

As the North American leader in ready-to-cook vegetables, we are committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable food.

Nortera produces major private and retail brands and markets its own brands Arctic Gardens and Del Monte.

WHY CHOOSE NORTERA

• Competitive hourly wage;
• Annual bonus program (if applicable);
• Complete range of social benefits and employee assistance program (EAP);
• Possibility of contributing to an RPP with employer contribution;
• Reimbursement for tuition fees and physical activity;
• Referral program;
• Environment that fosters learning and professional development;
• Opportunities to work on inspiring projects in a growing company!

Full responsibility for daily production schedules based on line capacities, efficiencies, and stock availability Actively resolves line conflicts and makes decisions to produce the products that are in the best financial interests of Nortera. Communicates essential information from/to many functional areas .... including Planning, Replenishment, Customer Service, Quality Assurance, and Operations

YOUR DAILY ROLE

• Develops and optimizes daily production schedules by aligning line capacities, operational efficiencies, and inventory availability to maximize throughput and service levels.
• Makes value judgements between scheduling optimal runs vs suboptimal runs that cover immediate customer orders.
• Strategically manages finished goods inventory to maintain target Days of Supply, proactively adjusting production plans to balance demand and operational constraints.
• Analyzes and ensures component inventory readiness, mitigating risks related to material availability and production continuity.
• Collaborate on and refine facility-specific Bills of Materials (BOMs), ensuring alignment with plant-specific coding instructions and production requirements.
• Acts as the point of contact for Sales and Customer Service for inquiries on production and shipment dates
• Anticipates and escalates potential material and supply constraints, driving cross-functional solutions to mitigate impact on production and customer commitments.