Manufacturing Supervisor - Central Garden & Pet
Lebanon, OR 97355
About the Job
Description
Our Pennington Seed facility in Lebanon, OR is seeking a dedicated and proactive Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee and optimize our production processes, ensuring that operations run smoothly, efficiently, and safely. This role will be responsible for managing personnel on the production lines, tracking performance metrics, maintaining training standards, and collaborating closely with the Assistant Plant Manager and other departments. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills, as well as a commitment to ensuring operational excellence.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Personnel Management: Assign personnel to production lines daily, ensuring adequate coverage and staffing efficiency.
- Timesheet Management: Complete timesheets, including tracking the hours for temporary employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Staffing & Scheduling: Monitor staffing levels, adjusting assignments or requesting additional help as needed in coordination with the Assistant Plant Manager.
- Training & Development: Ensure proper training of all staff, especially new temp employees, to maintain high standards of productivity and safety.
- Performance Documentation: Track and document employee performance, including new skills acquired, coaching feedback, and disciplinary actions (e.g., attendance issues, safety incidents).
- Data Management & Reporting: Maintain ShopLogix daily, ensuring all line leaders are recording proper comments regarding downtime and stoppages, and identifying areas for improvement based on trends.
- Production Coordination: Collaborate with the Assistant Plant Manager, Production Planner, and departments like Receiving and Shipping to discuss the daily production plan and any operational adjustments needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Operations, or related field preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years in a manufacturing supervisory role or similar position. Experience managing production staff and using production data tools is a plus.
- Skills:
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of safety standards and best practices in manufacturing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience with production tracking software (e.g., ShopLogix) a plus.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both team members and management.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds throughout the workday
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Manufacturing environment where temperatures may vary due to outside temperatures and can be dusty at times
- Regularly requires standing, walking, and movement throughout the facility.
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.
Source : Central Garden & Pet