Grass Seed Supervisor

Central Garden & Pet; Greenfield (MO); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition/Education Assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Central Garden & Pet is seeking an experienced Supervisor for our Greenfield, Missouri location to oversee seed processing operations, ensure safety, and meet tight production deadlines.

The ideal candidate will lead frontline staff, maintain quality standards, perform routine equipment checks, and coordinate with maintenance for repairs. This role requires physical stamina and the ability to lift up to 70 pounds, with a strong commitment to a safe, efficient manufacturing environment.

Formación

• Leadership to direct shift staff and meet production goals
• Strong safety mindset and adherence to safety standards
• Forklift certification and ability to operate skid loader
• Must be able to train staff and ensure quality workmanship
• Must possess basic math skills for line checks and record keeping

Responsabilidades

• Assess seed quality and adjust machinery for optimal output.
• Run tests on cleaned seed to verify machine settings.
• Direct the workflow of employees to ensure correct product and quality.
• Repair or report machine problems immediately to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate with coating operators to maintain powder coated seed quality.
• Maintain a safe work environment and direct staff to work safely and efficiently.
• Train staff to perform shift tasks effectively and safely.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Safety leadership

Forklift certification

Staff training

Basic math

Descripción del empleo

Pennington Seed is searching for an experienced Supervisor for our Greenfield, Missouri location. This position requires qualified candidates to be safety conscious and able to perform required functions in a productive manner, working with tight schedules and deadlines.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Assess the quality of rough seed being cleaned and adjust machinery accordingly.
• Run frequent tests on clean seed to verify that all machinery is properly adjusted.
• Direct the workflow of other employees to ensure that the product produced is correct and of good quality.
• Repair or report machine problems immediately.
• Work closely with the coating operators to maintain quality standards of powder coated seed.
• Maintain a safe work environment as well as directing all staff to work safely and effectively.
• Properly train staff, enabling them to perform their assigned work tasks for the shift.

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• Keep the work area clean and seed swept up throughout your shift.
• Work in a safe manner following company safety standards.
• Lock out machines before doing any maintenance/repairs.
• Repair or report any machine problems as soon as possible.
• Must be able to lift/pull up to 70 pounds.
• Must complete seed training from the quality lab.
• Must possess basic math skills.
• Must possess good leadership qualities and the ability to direct staff as necessary to meet production goals for the shift.
• Must obtain a forklift certification and complete in-house skid loader training.
• Be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment.
• Work temperatures may vary due to outside temperatures.
• The work environment may be dusty.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay.
• Paid parental leave.

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro ®, Aqueon ®, Best Bully Sticks®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam ®, Ferry-Morse®, Kaytee®, Nylabone ®, Pennington®, Sevin® and Zoёcon ®. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.