Production Supervisor

GardenCore LLC; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

GardenCore is seeking a Production Supervisor for our lawn and garden product manufacturing facility in Minnesota. You will monitor daily key performance indicators, safety, flow, and costs while leading staff and directing operations to ensure quality and consistency.

The role emphasizes a Safety is #1 culture, process improvements, and effective training. Ideal candidates have 4+ years manufacturing experience and strong communication, analytical, and mechanical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years manufacturing experience.
• Must have skills in training employees: planning, assigning and directing work.
• Excellent multi-tasking, analytical and communication skills.
• Must have mechanical knowledge of machines, equipment, and tools, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Implement process improvement methods and ensure non-stop operations in a safe, profitable manner.
• Responsible for inventory management, labor, production efficiency and cost controls.
• Provide leadership to staff, assessing performance, scheduling and directing all operational activities to ensure quality and consistency.
• Ensure workplace safety through implementation and enforcement of company standards and safety programs.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Communication

Multi-tasking

Analytical thinking

Mechanical knowledge

Job description

Description

GardenCore is looking for a Production Supervisor with an entrepreneurial spirit to support all aspects of a fast-paced lawn & garden products manufacturing facility. Daily duties include monitoring daily key point measures, safety, production flow and material costs. In this role, the Production Supervisor will provide leadership to staff, assess performance, schedule and direct all operational activities to ensure product quality and consistency while promoting a Safety is #1 atmosphere and culture.

Job Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years manufacturing 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 their design, uses, repair, and maintenance

Compensation

• Hourly Pay Rate of $28 - $30 per hour
• 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

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 Affirmative 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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