Yard Foreman

scottsmiraclegro; Georgia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

401(k) company match

Stock purchase plan

Wellness reimbursement

Fertility/adoption support

Family leave

Job summary

Scotts Miracle Gro in Jackson, GA is seeking a Yard Production Foreman for 2nd shift to oversee five+ Heavy Equipment Operators, manage soil processing and equipment maintenance, and ensure safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes planning, scheduling, and supervising daily work, enforcing policies, and driving efficiencies across the yard operations. A High School Diploma or GED and 3–5 years of supervisory manufacturing/warehouse experience are required; Spanish a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or warehouse environments.
• Experience leading teams and coaching staff.
• Ability to maintain safety and quality standards.
• Ability to read, write and speak English; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate work of five or more operators including temporary workers.
• Plan, schedule, and assign tasks; monitor progress and adjust as needed.
• Enforce safety policies and housekeeping; ensure equipment is maintained.
• Prepare shift production summaries and track performance metrics.
• Collaborate across departments to improve efficiency and quality.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Coaching

English literacy

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. Below are details on an open job.

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 Yard Production Foreman position is responsible for the planning, coordinating and supervising of work activities of five or more Heavy Equipment Operators (including Temporary Agency workers). These operators are engaged in mixing soils, loading soil into hoppers, mulch processing, equipment preventative maintenance, and housekeeping with the use of front-end loaders, excavators, compact loaders, forklifts, an outdoor sweeper and a water truck. 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