Production Supervisor - Central Garden & Pet

Description

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 Supervisor for the Norton, MA facility. This is a first shift, Exempt, full-time position.  

The area Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating the production staff and activities and floating between the Machine operations and the Packing areas.  This position requires a hands-on ability to manage workflow.  This is a working supervisor position and as such will be expected to fill in and help as needed in all areas.  This position includes managing line leads, operators and approximately 30 temporary employees in Norton MA. 

Key RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure a safe and productive working environment and that all safety procedures are followed
• Demonstrates ownership and practical knowledge of all applicable daily responsibilities to make sound decisions and execute quality oversight to ensure production flow
• Supervise area employees in performance, behavior and safety while ensuring operations are as efficient as possible, minimizing downtime
• In the absence of key personnel, the Supervisor is responsible to complete or delegate the completion of required tasks and responsibilities of the missing person
• Responsible for overseeing performance plans, work schedules, vacations, assignments and special projects, as well as managing the training and personnel development
• Oversee all paperwork flow and ensure thoroughness
• Supervise production area to company standards, optimizing daily expectations
• Must be able to work independently, while also exercising good judgement to know when to ask questions and/or seek help
• Other duties as assigned to assist production and operations

DISPLAY PACKING

• Conduct quality inspections and work to prevent process or product failures.
• Focus on continuous improvement of product quality through attention to process details and specifications
• Able to independently perform initial assessment of component quality, determining pass/fail or whether materials might need additional scrutiny

MACHINE FILLING

• Assist with the maintenance of machinery to support employees and production
• Ensure inventory transactions are completed timely and accurately
• Identify process improvement opportunities using mechanical aptitude

qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• 2-3 years’ supervisory experience in production or manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated safety leadership, integrity and ethics
• Working knowledge of operational production processes
• Ability to multi-task, be decisive and operate in an ever changing and fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail with good problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to lead a group; bilingual preferred
• Strong computer skills including Excel and manufacturing reporting
• Ability and experience operating fork trucks, pallet jacks and/or hand trucks
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Mathematical capabilities to confidently perform time measurement tracking
• Able to bend, crouch or kneel 15% of the shift
• Required to stand most of the shift
• Working in a warehouse environment, exposed to dust, heat, cold and noise.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay
• Paid parental leave
• A more complete list of benefits can be found here www.CentralBenefits.org

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.