Planning Administrator

Location: HWY 403 & Dundas St W, Mississauga

Schedule: Wednesday to Sunday, 11:30 AM - 8.00 PM (flexibility required based on business needs)

About the Role

This role will be supporting FACTOR_ brand (part of HelloFresh Group). We are looking for a Planning Administrator who will be responsible for supporting the creation of and adherence to weekly production plans for production and fulfillment of Factor meals. As part of the Planning team, you will play a key role in helping us deliver the best possible value to our customers through supporting the optimization of internal operations to meet customer delivery requirements. This role will work closely with Production, Supply Planning, Procurement and Warehouse teams.

What you will be doing:

Support the development and ongoing maintenance of the weekly production plan by preparing sequence plans and batching recipes to align with forecasted demands

Assist the Production Planner(s) in executing and revising the daily Kitchen and Plating sequence to ensure timely, efficient, and balanced workflows

Aid in re-sequencing plans as needed to adapt to unforeseen circumstances, ensuring minimal downtime and maximizing productivity

Help coordinate day-to-day operational readiness by reviewing shift progress, identifying bottlenecks, and communicating updates during daily handovers in the absence of the Planner/Senior Planner

Monitor recooks and follow up with Procurement to confirm ingredient availability to support adherence to the Production Plan

Optimize equipment utilization (e.g., braisers, ovens, grills) through strategic loading plans that support labor and throughput targets

Review and update demand plans and operational data week-over-week, ensuring data integrity to support accurate planning and execution

Partner cross-functionally with Product, Procurement, and Production teams to identify gaps, improve alignment, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives impacting KPIs

Other duties as assigned

At a minimum, you have:

1 - 2 years experience in Planning, Logistics, Data Analytics, Production Operations, Supply Chain, Inventory Analysis, or related fields

Prior experience and/or willingness to work in food manufacturing environment

Demonstrate proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets

Portray basic data analysis and analytics skills

Exhibit effective communication and problem-solving skills

Displays computer literacy; familiar with company-specific tools or capable and willing to learn new software

Demonstrates adaptability and stakeholder management; demonstrated ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment

Utilizes problem-solving abilities; skilled in identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions to improve efficiency and meet production targets

Prior experience with data entry and database maintenance

What you’ll get in return:

Competitive salary and health benefits

Shift premiums are available for afternoon and overnight shifts

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.

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