Planning Manager

We’re working towards an ambitious future, one we want to build together with all our colleagues. This is why we are looking for an exceptional Planning Manager .

As a key member of the Canadian Leadership Team, the Planning Manager will lead the strategic and operational development of the Planning function during the start-up and ramp-up of Hilton Foods Canada.

This role is critical in building a high-performing, engaged, and inclusive workforce that supports the company’s growth and operational excellence.

This role is at the heart of driving our business capability and building a fantastic environment for all our colleagues.

This is a role in which you can influence, bring new ideas and develop the Hilton Foods Canada operation in our organisation. You will bring a passion for continually improving the operational performance and people capability on our brand new site in Canada.

Purpose of the role :

To manage all aspects of the planning operations at site to achieve the required Hilton Foods standards of customer service level, production and material movements, cost control and overall optimization of resources allocation.

Strategically to be a strong participant and team player with the Management, Operations and the Commercial team and to secure the parameters and KPI’s of the high tech Hilton Quintiq Planning application.

Main activities of the business processes

• Manage the team of the planning department
• All planning processes are under ongoing development and kept up to date
• You create a motivating working environment where learning – development and coaching ensures that your team always performs to their best. Considering many tasks and short deadlines.
• Providing clear data from sales performance / production results to management. Business KPI’s
• Exploring efficiencies within current Quintiq solutions and in the planning processes lining them up.
• Stock management of retail, primal and dry goods.

Other Activities, responsibilities and tasks

KEY EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Hilton Foods Canada is committed to building a culture of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees. At Hilton Foods Canada, we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the HR representative. All requests for an accommodation and the accommodation measures will be handled in a confidential manner at all times.