Yard Foreman

Hawthorne Gardening Co.; Georgia; On-site; USD 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Holidays and vacation benefits

401(k) with 7.5% match

Stock purchase plan at 15% discount

$600 wellness reimbursement

Parental leave up to 18 weeks

Job summary

Scotts Miracle-Gro in Jackson, GA seeks a Yard Foreman for 2nd shift. The role oversees a team of five or more, including temps, with focus on safety, production efficiency and inventory control. Pay starts at $24.75/hour, weekly pay, location Jackson, GA.

Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, coaching, and ensuring quality and housekeeping standards while maintaining equipment and process efficiency. Benefits are offered; EEO employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Three to five years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Supervision and coaching experience.
• Supervise and direct work of others.
• Experience managing processes and process improvement.
• Ability to ensure housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Spanish fluency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise production staff to meet targets.
• Plan and assign work, monitor progress and adjust schedules.
• Maintain safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
• Operate and oversee equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Foster cross-department cooperation and cost reductions.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Coaching

Process improvement

Math skills

English language

Spanish language

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Here at Scotts Miracle-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.

This hourly role follows the Scotts/Hawthorne step pay progression scale and typically starts at $24.75 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts/Hawthorne will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.

We are looking for a Yard Foreman to join our Scotts Miracle Gro team in Jackson, GA! 2nd SHIFT!

The Foreman position is responsible for the planning, coordinating and supervising of work activities of five or more personnel including Temporary Agency workers engaged in production, equipment repair, warehouse work and the loading of trucks. The position implements and monitors management programs as they relate to safety, employee relations, production efficiencies, and inventory control.

What you’ll do in this role:

• Accomplish manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and recommending disciplining when necessary; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
• Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
• Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Ensure operation of equipment by calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Three to five years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Supervision and coaching experience.
• Supervise and direct work of others.
• Experience managing processes and process improvement.
• Ability to ensure housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Spanish fluency is a plus.

What we do for you (just to name a few cool ones):

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation and sick time benefits available within a month of your start date
• Healthcare navigation, advocacy and support
• 401(k) company match up to 7.5% with immediate participation and vesting
• Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discounted price from market value
• $600 annual wellness reimbursement program
• Up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of fertility treatments, adoption or surrogacy
• Up to 18 weeks of time away to support your growing family

* Eligibility for the above benefits may vary based on full-time/part-time status or additional factors.

Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace. EEO/AA Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Notification to Agencies: Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.