Manager Production Planning and Inventory Control
Winpak Division is seeking a Manager, Production Planning and Inventory Control to lead our Production and Inventory Control department in Winnipeg. Reporting to the Director of Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning, you will guide production planning, capacity management, inventory control, and departmental performance. You will bring teams together to balance customer commitments with manufacturing capacity, inventory investment, lead times, and cost while developing employees and improving how we work.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct production planning and scheduling across manufacturing departments to support achievable delivery commitments and efficient production flow.
- Develop short, medium, and long-term capacity plans, identify constraints, and coordinate practical solutions with Operations and other departments.
- Manage inventory targets, safety stocks, replenishment settings, and production quantities to balance customer service, supply risk, and working capital.
- Oversee planning and replenishment for the Winpak Stock Program, improve inventory accuracy and turnover, and reduce excess, slow-moving, and obsolete stock.
- Lead initiatives to reduce manufacturing lead times and costs, improve production sequencing and batch sizes, and increase throughput at constrained work centres.
- Evaluate alternate production routes, outsourcing, staffing recommendations, and investment proposals based on capacity, total cost, quality, and service needs.
- Lead and develop the department through clear expectations, coaching, training, cross-training, succession planning, and effective staffing and workflows.
- Maintain accurate planning systems and product data; monitor delivery, schedule attainment, capacity, inventory investment, and improvement results, and address performance gaps.
- Build productive relationships with Customer Service, Operations, and other departments, resolve competing priorities, and ensure departmental compliance with company policies, quality, and food safety requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Post-secondary education with a focus on operations management, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and extensive operations experience.
- 5+ years of experience in a management position.
- 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- A background in production planning and operations, with an understanding of logistics, inventory management, and how departments work together across the supply chain.
- Ability to lead and develop employees, establish accountability, and manage departmental priorities and performance.
- Ability to communicate clearly, build relationships across departments, resolve conflicting priorities, and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Ability to analyze production and inventory information, identify improvement opportunities, and translate findings into practical actions.
- Willingness and ability to learn complex manufacturing processes, technical requirements, and planning systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification in Production and Inventory Management.
Additional Details
- Full-time position based in Winnipeg, Manitoba at 100 Saulteaux Crescent.
- This position is 100% onsite.
Why Winpak
Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental, financial and social well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit package includes:
- Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage; travel coverage; disability coverage.
- Voluntary life insurance; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Tuition assistance, retirement savings plans, and an employee and family assistance program with counselling, wellbeing coaching, and financial and legal consultation services.
Winpak’s vision is to provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet. We are a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions for industries including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. Our commitment to sustainability, safety and excellence supports our continued growth.
At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values. We aim to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, where every individual feels respected, valued and appreciated.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process. We evaluate applicants based on merit, capability and qualifications related to the job. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can work with you to meet your needs.
