Production Supervisor

Hawthorne Gardening Co.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programs

Incentive pay

Job summary

ScottsMiracle-Gro is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a multi‑shift team in Jackson, GA. You will supervise a workforce of 20–30 hourly associates and up to 30 seasonal staff, ensuring production, quality, and safety targets are met.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–5 years of manufacturing supervisory experience, with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• 2-5 years overall manufacturing experience with supervisory exposure.
• Experience in manufacturing functions: production, distribution, raw materials purchasing, inventory planning controls management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 20-30 hourly workers and up to 30 seasonal staff across a multi-shift operation.
• Assign work, train, hire, evaluate performance, schedule associates and enforce safety policies.
• Maintain logs and reports for production, maintenance, and inventory; assist in budgeting and planning.
• Support Plant Manager and lead special projects to drive productivity and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business/Operations

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

## Production SupervisorApply: Jackson, GA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R26485Here at ScottsMiracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply! **We are looking for a Production Supervisor to join our Scotts Miracle Gro team in Jackson, GA!*****2nd SHIFT!*****In this role you will:*** Supervise a workforce comprised of 20-30 hourly full-time, and up to 30 seasonal and temporary associates in a multishift operation, performing activities in one or more of the following areas: production, equipment maintenance, building and grounds maintenance, warehouse, distribution, and/or field operations.* Assign work and monitors progress, orients and trains associates, interviews and recommends hiring of applicants, evaluates associate work performance, counsels associates and/or implements disciplinary action, and establishes associate work schedules.* Execute and enforce government, company and/or plant laws, procedures, and/or policies.* Ensuring quality and quantity standards are achieved in a cost effective and efficient manner along with the availability of materials and supplies; problem solving quickly when things do not go according to plan.* Communicate, implement and monitor company provided safety programs and procedures.* Foster a team environment and ensuring positive associate relations to maintain a union-free environment.* Prepare and/or maintain various logs, records and reports, such as production, maintenance, inventory, etc.; may purchase supplies, parts and/or equipment; may assist in developing and monitoring the budget.* Get your hands dirty by operating equipment side-by-side with your workforce.* Assist other supervisors and/or Plant Manager in directing the overall operation of the plant, performing special projects as needed.* Plant productivity, including involvement in goal setting for the plant, and execution of plant production goals.**What you’ll need to be successful:*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience in a supervisory or operations role will be considered.* 2-5 years overall manufacturing experience.* Experience in a supervisory or lead role is highly desired, specifically experience in associate development and safety.* Experience in one or more of the following functional areas is required: manufacturing, distribution, raw materials purchasing, inventory planning controls management, sales and customer service.* Working knowledge of all facets of manufacturing including continuous improvement, team building, safety, associate relations, quality, and customer service.* Good oral and written communication skills and strong leadership skills are required.* Must have strong interpersonal skills.* Must be able to effectively multi-task, solve problems in a fast paced environment and the ability to manage, motivate and train others to achieve required goals.* Strong computer skills are required.* Ability to be bilingual in Spanish/EnglishThe starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $80,200.00 - $94,400.00 per year. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.In addition to the determined base salary, this role is also incentive eligible under our corporate bonus programs.For remote roles where the final candidate resides in Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oregon or Washington, state required pay thresholds will be factored into base salary.