Yard Foreman

Hawthorne Gardening Co.; Independence (OR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Wellness reimbursement

Fertility assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Scotts Miracle-Gro is seeking a Production Foreman for the Growing Media team in Independence, OR. You will plan, coordinate, and supervise work for 5+ Heavy Equipment Operators, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality across production processes.

The role emphasizes coaching, process improvements, and maintaining housekeeping standards, with English proficiency and (a plus) Spanish. Comprehensive benefits and weekly pay are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Supervision and coaching experience.
• Ability to supervise and direct work of others.
• Experience managing processes and process improvement.
• Ability to ensure housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Spanish fluency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and supervise work activities of 5+ Heavy Equipment Operators.
• Implement and monitor safety, employee relations, production efficiencies and inventory control programs.
• Schedule and assign personnel; monitor progress and revise schedules as needed.
• Maintain quality service and ensure equipment operation and repairs; enforce policies and procedures.
• Foster teamwork across departments and maintain a safe, clean work environment.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Coaching

Process improvement

Housekeeping

Numerical literacy

English language

Spanish (nice to have)

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. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply! The hourly rate pay for this position at Scotts will generally fall between $30.05 - 40.65 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location. We are looking for a Production Foreman who will join our Growing Media team in Independence, OR. 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.

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.

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