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As a Planner, you’ll play a key role in developing and optimizing production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing, balanced capacity, and consistent product availability across our operations. Your work will directly support Supply Chain, Production, Packaging, and Logistics teams while contributing to the broader Village Farms mission of leading a sustainable path forward for global cannabis.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and maintain a detailed production plan that aligns with the sales orders, make to stock needs, and order forecasts
Plan finished goods production for all retail flower, milled, pre-rolls, blunts, and vapes packaging
Plan all work-in-process production for all milling, in-house pre-rolls, graded trim, kief, and blending
Create and allocate biomass to all retail production orders
Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for internal production and contract manufacturers
Plan room-by-room utilization to maximize equipment uptime and efficiency
Define optimal run lengths based on product type, capacity constraints, and material availability
Monitor and adjust scheduling based demand changes and equipment availability
Track batch sizes, cycle times, and production throughput, optimizing workflows for efficiency
Ensure manufacturing schedules are executed efficiently, meeting order requirements
Plan room-by-room schedules for rework and flexible production runs
Optimize run lengths based on rework complexity, minimizing resource usage
Monitor rework batch sizes and processing times, ensuring minimal losses
Monitor all finished goods inventory levels to ensure we are always in stock and product is not aging out
Align schedules with warehouse and logistics to reintroduce reworked stock into inventory
Align schedules with packaging and logistics teams to ensure timely product availability
Coordinate with warehouse, logistics, and operations teams to support smooth production flow
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5 years of experience in production scheduling, manufacturing planning, or supply chain coordination
Strong understanding of ERP systems, production workflows, and inventory management
Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and data analysis tools for scheduling and reporting
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving skills to quickly resolve scheduling conflicts and optimize production flow