Production Manager

GardenCore LLC; Pageland (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Disability insurance (short-term &

Life insurance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

GardenCore is seeking a Production Manager to oversee our lawn and garden products manufacturing facility in Pageland, SC. You will monitor key metrics, safety, production flow, and material costs, leading a team to meet schedules in a fast-paced environment.

Onsite role with standard hours, opportunities for advancement, and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), disability and health cover. The position offers an annual salary in the 65k–72k range with potential bonus.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree or equivalent education/experience.
• 2+ years manufacturing management experience.
• Experience training employees: planning, assigning and directing work.
• Excellent multitasking, analytical and communication skills.
• Mechanical knowledge of machines, equipment, and tools, including repair and maintenance.
• Experience in wood/pulp/mulch manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with heavy equipment and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Implement process improvements to ensure non-stop, safe, profitable production.
• Know raw materials and processes to meet schedules.
• Oversee inventory, labor, production efficiency, cost controls.
• Provide leadership, assess performance, schedule and direct operations.
• Ensure workplace safety and enforce standards and programs.

Skills

Training employees

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Leadership

Education

Two-year degree or equivalent

Job description

Description

GardenCore is looking for a Production Manager with an entrepreneurial spirit to support all aspects of a fast-paced lawn & garden products manufacturing facility. Daily duties include monitoring key metrics, safety, production flow and material costs.

The GardenCore Production Manager will work onsite in Pageland, SC.

Responsibilities

• Implementing process improvement methods and ensuring non-stop operations and ongoing production in an effective, safe and profitable manner
• Knowledge of raw materials and processes to meet business and production schedules
• Responsible for inventory management, labor, production efficiency and cost controls
• Providing leadership to staff, assessing performance, scheduling and directing all operational activities to ensure product quality and consistency
• Ensuring workplace safety through implementation, adherence and enforcement of company business standards, as well as safety and development programs

Requirements

• 2-year degree, and/or equivalent combination(s) of education, industry experience and training
• 2+ years manufacturing management experience
• Must have skills in training employees: planning, assigning and directing work
• Must have excellent multi-tasking, analytical and communication skills
• Must have mechanical knowledge of machines, equipment, and tools, including repair and maintenance
• Experience in wood/pulp/mulch manufacturing preferred
• Experience with heavy equipment and machinery

Work Schedule

• 6:00AM - 4:30PM / Monday - Friday
• 6:00AM - 12:00PM on Saturdays

Compensation

• Annual salary of $65,000 - $72,000 per year
• 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Eligible for bonus

What GardenCore Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About GardenCore

GardenCore is a leading U.S. manufacturer of lawn and garden consumables, offering a broad portfolio of mulch, soil, stone, and lime products. The Company has deep, long-standing partnerships with major home improvement retailers and garden centers, and delivers consistent, high-quality execution across large-scale private label and branded programs. The Company has over 1,400 employees and operates 58 manufacturing facilities across the United States.

GardenCore, is an Affirmitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

GardenCore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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