Hands-On Plant Production Lead

Hawthorne Gardening Co.; Orrville (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live Total Health

401K match

Stock discount

Adoption assistance up to $30,000

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

ScottsMiracle-Gro is seeking a hands-on Plant Supervisor to oversee a multi-shift operation with 20–30 hourly staff and up to 10 seasonal workers in production, maintenance, and warehouse areas. You will assign work, train, interview, and discipline as needed while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will monitor quality and throughput, maintain schedules and logs, and help manage budgets. The role involves direct hands-on equipment operation and close collaboration with the Plant

Qualifications

• Experience supervising 20-30 hourly full-time staff and up to 10 seasonal/temporary associates.
• Ability to train, interview, hire, and discipline associates as needed.
• Knowledge of safety programs and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a multi-shift operation and assign work across production, maintenance, and warehouse duties.
• Monitor progress, orient/train associates, interview and recommend hiring, and manage schedules.
• Enforce government, company and plant policies and maintain safety compliance.
• Ensure quality/quantity targets are met cost-effectively and manage materials availability.
• Foster a team environment and maintain union-free relations.
• Prepare logs/reports (production, maintenance, inventory) and assist in budgeting.
• Operate equipment alongside workforce as needed.
• Assist Plant Manager in directing overall operation and special projects.
• Contribute to plant productivity and assist in achieving production goals.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Hiring & training

Budget awareness

Job description

ScottsMiracle-Gro is seeking a hands-on Plant Supervisor to oversee a multi-shift operation with 20–30 hourly staff and up to 10 seasonal workers in production, maintenance, and warehouse areas. You will assign work, train, interview, and discipline as needed while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will monitor quality and throughput, maintain schedules and logs, and help manage budgets. The role involves direct hands-on equipment operation and close collaboration with the Plant