Assistant Plant Manager – Manufacturing Operations

GardenCore LLC; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $70,000–$78,000 per year

401(k) plan

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

GardenCore is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to lead a fast-paced lawn and garden products facility in Gaffney, South Carolina. You will oversee all aspects of production from raw materials intake through processing and packaging, with a strong focus on safety, product quality and efficiency.

This role provides leadership to a diverse team, monitors key performance metrics, and ensures cost controls while maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years manufacturing management experience
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Intermediate MS Office skills
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience in wood/pulp/mulch manufacturing preferred
• Experience with heavy equipment

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional leadership to staff, assessing performance and directing operational activities to ensure safety, quality and consistency
• Ensure workplace safety through enforcement of company standards and safety programs
• Implement process improvement methods to maintain non-stop production safely and Profitably
• Negotiate material costs with raw material suppliers and schedule deliveries to meet build schedules
• Accountability for inventory management, labor and cost controls

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

2-year degree

4-year degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

GardenCore is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to lead a fast-paced lawn and garden products facility in Gaffney, South Carolina. You will oversee all aspects of production from raw materials intake through processing and packaging, with a strong focus on safety, product quality and efficiency.

This role provides leadership to a diverse team, monitors key performance metrics, and ensures cost controls while maintaining a safe work environment.