Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise.

Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we’ve created some of the most loved brands in the country including Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT gummies, Breton crackers, Melba Toast and many more. For over 130 years we had been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892.

We are head quartered in Cambridge Ontario and we’ve expanded our roots far beyond. With manufacturing plants in North America and over 1400 employees, Dare is part of the fabric of Canada.

At Dare our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers.

Location: Milton, Ontario

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Onsite, Replacement

Salary: $61,580 - $92,370 Company Overview:

Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise.

Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we’ve created some of the most loved brands in the country including Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT gummies, Breton crackers, Melba Toast and many more. For over 137 years we had been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892.

We are now quartered in Cambridge Ontario, and we’ve expanded our roots far beyond. With nine manufacturing plants and over 1400 employees, Dare is part of the fabric of Canada.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Support Coordinator is responsible for managing manufacturing reporting processes through accurate SAP data entry, production confirmations, and operational reporting. This role supports the plant by ensuring production, labor,



and inventory information is accurately captured and maintained for operational and financial reporting purposes. As a highly organized and detail-oriented team member, the Production Support Coordinator works closely with Operation, Scheduling, Warehousing, Finance, and Human Resources to support efficient plant operations and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

Accurately process and maintain daily production, labor, inventory, scrap, and temporary labor data within SAP.

Complete daily production confirmations and prepare operational performance reports.

Review and validate production information prior to SAP entry to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.

Coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reporting, cycle counts, and reconciliations in partnership with the Warehouse team.

Track key operational metrics and prepare KPI reports, highlighting trends and opportunities for improvement.

Investigate inventory and count discrepancies and support timely resolution.

Support month-end and year-end reporting activities, including budget tracking and variance analysis in collaboration with Corporate Finance.

Create and approve purchase orders, process invoices, and support payment tracking with Accounting.

Maintain accurate production reporting within HRIS (Dayforce) and provide administrative support to the plant, including reception, supplies management, vendor coordination, and special projects.

Qualifications

Post-secondary diploma, degree, or certification in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.

Minimum three (3)



years of experience in a manufacturing environment in a production support, administrative, reporting, or analytical role.

Strong working knowledge of SAP and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Experience using HRIS systems, preferably Dayforce.

Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Sel-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. Highly organized team player with strong interpersonal skills and continuous improvement mindset.

Total Rewards Package: Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals.

Total

Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities as well as reward and recognition programs.

At Dare Foods Limited, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal-prospect environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We want to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.

Salary offers will be determined based on the candidate's skills, experience, and internal equity.

📌 Plant Support Coordinator (Milton)
🏢 Dare Foods
📍 Milton