Assistant Plant Manager: Growth & Efficiency Lead

GardenCore; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Annual bonus

Job summary

GardenCore is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to lead staff and oversee all aspects of a fast-paced lawn & garden products manufacturing facility in Frederick, MD. The role focuses on safety, production flow, and cost control, with accountability for bottom-line results.

The position is an onsite role in Frederick, MD, requiring 2+ years of manufacturing management experience and strong analytical/communication skills. A 2- or 4-year degree is expected, with a Bachelor’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have strong analytical and communication skills.
• 2+ years manufacturing management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; 2- or 4-year degree acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Providing exceptional leadership to staff, assessing performance, and directing all operational activities to ensure safety, product quality and consistency.
• Ensuring workplace safety through implementation, adherence and enforcement of company business standards, as well as safety and development programs.
• Implementing process improvement methods and ensuring non-stop production in an effective, safe and profitable manner.
• Negotiating cost with raw material suppliers and scheduling raw material delivery to meet business and production build schedules.
• Accountability for inventory management, labor and cost controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Manufacturing leadership

Education

2- or 4-year degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

GardenCore is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to lead staff and oversee all aspects of a fast-paced lawn & garden products manufacturing facility in Frederick, MD. The role focuses on safety, production flow, and cost control, with accountability for bottom-line results.

The position is an onsite role in Frederick, MD, requiring 2+ years of manufacturing management experience and strong analytical/communication skills. A 2- or 4-year degree is expected, with a Bachelor’s preferred.