Production Manager: Lean Operations & Safety Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Short-term disability benefits

Long-term disability benefits

Life insurance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

GardenCore is seeking a Production Manager to guide our lawn and garden products manufacturing facility in Pageland, SC. The role focuses on safety, production flow, and cost management to sustain profitable operations.

You will monitor metrics, lead staff, and ensure quality and timely production while maintaining a safe, compliant work environment. This position requires hands-on leadership and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Training employees

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Mechanical knowledge

Education

2-year degree or equivalent

Job description

GardenCore is seeking a Production Manager to guide our lawn and garden products manufacturing facility in Pageland, SC. The role focuses on safety, production flow, and cost management to sustain profitable operations.

You will monitor metrics, lead staff, and ensure quality and timely production while maintaining a safe, compliant work environment. This position requires hands-on leadership and strong communication skills.