Assistant Site Manager – Manufacturing Growth & Safety

GardenCore; Waterloo (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

GardenCore in Waterloo, IN is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to oversee daily production, safety, and cost control at a fast-paced mulch and soils facility.

You will lead staff, optimize processes, manage inventory, and negotiate raw material orders, with a bachelor’s degree preferred and at least 2 years of manufacturing management experience.

Base salary ranges from $75,000 to $80,000 per year, plus benefits including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 2+ years manufacturing management experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Must have intermediate MS Office skills
• Experience in wood/pulp/mulch manufacturing preferred

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

MS Office

Education

Two- or Four-year degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

GardenCore in Waterloo, IN is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to oversee daily production, safety, and cost control at a fast-paced mulch and soils facility.

You will lead staff, optimize processes, manage inventory, and negotiate raw material orders, with a bachelor’s degree preferred and at least 2 years of manufacturing management experience.

Base salary ranges from $75,000 to $80,000 per year, plus benefits including health and retirement plans.