Production Manager - Central Garden & Pet

PRODUCTION MANGER- Display Filling/Machine Area

Green Garden Products, a subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet, the number one supplier of top-quality flower seeds and non-GMO vegetable seeds for the gardening industry, is now seeking a Production Manager for the Norton, MA facility. This is an Exempt, full-time position on first shift.  Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet and lawn and garden supplies markets. Please see our website at www.central.com for additional company information.

The Production Manager is responsible for supervising and coordinating the production activities for the Display Filling/Machine Area. This position requires a hands-on ability to assist within production, oversee employees and processes and to fulfill expectations by running at standard.  This position includes managing line supervisors, operators and approximately 30 temporary employees in Norton MA.  The job requires excellent ability to manage production numbers while operating in a safe environment.  This is a working manger position and as such will be expected to fill in and help as needed in all areas.

Key DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure a safe and productive working environment and that all safety and company procedures are followed
• Manage and supervise the Display Filling/Machine Area process and ensure that it is operating as efficiently as possible
•    Assist with the restocking of product to support employees and production
•    Ensure inventory transactions are completed timely and accurately, managing all areas of process
• Take responsibility for production planning, output, standard costs and quality
• Report, track and achieve standard costs for all display filling
• Oversee all paperwork flow and ensure thoroughness
•   Manage display area to company standards, optimizing daily expectations
•   Provide direction and assistance to employees
•   Identify process improvement opportunities
•   Perform other related duties as assigned by Management to support operations

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• 3-5 years supervisory experience in a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated safety leadership, integrity and ethics
• Strong knowledge of warehouse processes and production flow
• Ability to be decisive, take initiative, multi-task skills
• Strong computer, communication and interpersonal skills to lead a group
• Positive attitude and attention to detail with good problem-solving skills
• Dependable and results oriented with the ability to analyze and adjust to meet production standards in a complicated setting
• Familiarity with heavy equipment and technical expertise to help manage mechanics
• Ability and experience operating fork trucks, pallet jacks and/or hand trucks preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Bilingual preferred

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2023 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.  Green Garden participates in e-Verify.