Master Production Planner - Guelph, ON // St-hubert, QC

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Job Type: Fulltime, Permanent

Location: St-Hubert, QC or Guelph, ON

Would you like to be a part of a revolution in agriculture in Canada? If so, we would love to hear from you!

At GoodLeaf Farms we are a proud Canadian company at the forefront of innovation, striving to grow food security for communities from coast to coast. We are breaking ground in an industry that is quickly proving itself to be sustainable, not only environmentally but economically and socially as well. We are focused on producing ultra-fresh greens, 365 days a year using no harsh chemicals, a carbon footprint that is just half that of a traditional farm and using less than 10% of the water traditionally used, to create a world where plants thrive!

Why work at GoodLeaf Farms?

It is our commitment to provide you with the work environment and tools necessary to be successful in your role. We hope that you will find your work here rewarding, challenging, and meaningful.

• You will have the opportunity to take your career to the next level. GoodLeaf is growing and we want you to grow along with us!

• We have an entrepreneurial and inclusive spirit with the heart of a start-up.

• We foster an environment of cooperation and communication.

• We have competitive compensation and benefits

Every day at GoodLeaf Farms we get to help solve the challenge of food security for communities across Canada and do it in innovative ways that inspire healthy lifestyles. We think that's exciting and the best reason of all to join us!

What we are looking for

The Master Production Planner owns, develops, and executes the grow room capacity models to achieve desired capacity to demand forecasts while optimizing grow room utilization and grow conditions required for plant yield and quality.

This role encompasses production planning and order fulfillment. This role works closely with internal stakeholders to develop and align on a grow room configuration that will best meet commercial, horticulture, operations and supply chain needs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent interpersonal communications, and a proven ability to learn quickly and think creatively. Optimization will often require trade-offs across the internal stakeholder groups and this role will need to be the champion for what is best for GoodLeaf overall. This is a rapidly growing industry, where the ability to be flexible, deal with ambiguity and drive for results are essential to success. As GoodLeaf grows, the incumbent in this role would likewise be expected to take on greater leadership responsibilities.

Role & Responsibilities

• Technical ownership of GoodLeaf grow room capacity models, SCADA and FP inventory Power BI apps.

• Key Stakeholder of GoodLeaf SHOP process (Sales, Horticulture, Operations/Supply chain Planning)

• Develop and deploy various grow room configurations to meet operational and commercial requirements across all GoodLeaf farms in the network (currently 3)

• Develop and deploy capacity models for all nodes of the farming system (Seeding, Germination, Growing, Harvesting, Packaging)

• Support all Farms' production planners

• Execute production planning and order fulfilment for the Saint-Hubert farm.

• Assist in Commission-Qualify-Verify (CQV) activities for new farm facilities and systems.

• Assist in maintaining technology and process standardization across the GoodLeaf farm network.

• Create and maintain relationships with consultants, suppliers, developers, etc. required for the GoodLeaf production platform and new farm facilities and systems.

• Provide subject matter expertise with respect to grow room capacity modeling

• Increase and develop internal knowledge with respect to vertical farming technologies (automation, climate control, irrigation, harvesting, packaging), manufacturing technologies and practices, data management/analysis.

• Actively improve technical knowledge in the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry.

• Lead teams of internal and external stakeholders in reviewing existing and future designs.

• Directly supervise technical teams as GoodLeaf grows.

Qualifications & Educational Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Systems), Mathematics, or other related degrees

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in technical roles encompassing S&OP process, planning / forecasting

• Familiarity with the major technical systems of an indoor farm (irrigation, lighting, HVAC, nutrients & food safety) is considered an asset

• A minimum of 4 years of leadership experience in a technical or operational role

• Fully bilingual

• Experience in an Engineering, Process Design, or S&OP process role within a CEA industry is an asset

• Experience within a food manufacturing or horticultural environment is an asset

• Specific training or experience in any of the following analytical areas would be considered an asset:

  • Discrete Event Simulation & Optimization

  • Mathematical Modelling & Optimization

  • Statistical Analysis

  • Risk Evaluation

• Microsoft Office skills

• Strong written and oral communication