Production Sequencer

About the Role

HelloFresh Canada is looking for a Production Sequencer who will be responsible for preparing and sharing weekly sequence plans for production of HelloFresh and ChefsPlate meals from our Edmonton distribution center (DC). As part of the Planning team, you will report to the Production Planning Manager, in your role you will play an integral part in helping us deliver the best possible value to our customers through optimizing internal operations to meet customer delivery requirements. This role will work closely with Production, Operational Excellence, Procurement, Warehouse, and Logistics teams.

What you will be doing:

• Prepare and provide weekly sequence plans to the production team to meet outbound requirements while actioning additional opportunities to maximize efficiency
• Enhance production line productivity through strategic resource and task allocation and support seamless changeovers to minimize downtimes
• Drive key metrics by refining crewing strategy for various functions within the DC
• Lead holiday planning activities and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Update in-week and future week capacity plans for multiple distribution centers across Canada
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement strategies to support continuous improvement from a production planning and sequencing mindset
• Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, Operations Excellence and Logistics teams to align on a consensus sequence production plan and resolve any deviations from it
• Serve as the main point of contact for production planning-related issues, supporting root cause analysis initiatives and corrective action implementation
• Maintain production planning tools, related master data, and supporting dashboards
• Track and report variances between planned and actual labor schedules
• Report on planning KPIs including, but not limited to, production plan adherence, physical waste, labor planning, capacity accuracy, and cost metrics
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects and perform other duties as assigned

At a minimum, you have: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Business, Supply Chain, Operations or related fields
• 2 - 3 years experience in Supply Chain, Planning, Operations Management, Inventory Management or related fields
• Proficiency in software (Google Sheets, Excel) complemented with exceptional analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments, while being able to prioritize, achieve objectives, and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ownership mindset, capable of working independently with minimal supervision, while also fostering collaboration and cross-functional teamwork with stakeholders from multiple departments
• Proven team player, with strong interpersonal and communication skills

Would be an asset if you have:

• ASCM certification (CSCP, CPIM)  or actively working towards
• Experience with SAP APO PP/DS or similar scheduling software
• Database management experience (e.g. SQL, Python, Tableau)
• Prior experience working safely within a production facility
• Prior experience in a fast growing company or startup environment
• Prior experience with meal kit delivery services

What you’ll get in return:

• Competitive salary and health benefits
• 75% discount on HelloFresh or Chefs Plate weekly box subscription
• High impact work to help feed thousands of families in Canada
• Opportunity to learn and grow
• Work with a hard-working and supportive team

Working Conditions:

It’s no surprise that as a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). Whether this role is based out of our headquarters or one of our distribution centers, it is possible that you may be exposed to such allergens in this role. If you have any concerns with being exposed to any particular food ingredients, including meat, please disclose this during the hiring process.

If this sounds like you, please click the "Apply Now" button. If this role doesn't quite match what you're looking for, but you'd like to know more about joining the HelloFresh team, please visit our Jobs page to view our other vacancies. We'd love to hear from you!

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