Central Garden & Pet
Senior Operations Manager
Central Garden & Pet, Norton, Ohio, United States,
Description
Senior Operations Manager
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 Senior Operations Manager for the Norton, MA facility. This is an Exempt, full-time position. 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.
The Senior Operations Manager is a hands-on manager responsible for all planning, production, quality and costs at three facilities. The position has direct reports of all three plant managers (Massachusetts – 200,000sf, Ohio – 500,000sf & Canada – 50,000sf), along with taking direct ownership of the machine-filling lines and coordinating the efforts of the company’s safety manager. However, this role will be heavily involved in the day-to-day operations, especially with the management of the 60+ pieces of equipment in Massachusetts that runs on 2 shifts for 50% of the year. This newly created position will report directly to the VP Operations and will split his/her time between Massachusetts (80%), Ohio (15%) and Canada (5%).
Responsibilities:
Plan, organize, direct and run optimum daily operations to exceed expectations
Responsibility for production planning, output, standard costs and quality standards
Recruit and oversee the management team and supervisors, mechanics, and operators
Collect, monitor and analyze operational data to trigger corrective actions
Report, track and achieve standard costs for all production
Coordinate second shift and flow between the shifts for a smooth transition
Manage production orders to the seed room and process orders on each machine
Responsible for organizing and scheduling annual PMs for each machine and supervising process
Responsible for purchasing and cost control of all repairs, maintenance and prioritization of mechanics
Recommend process improvements and capital projects to improve efficiencies
Promote a trusting and positive working culture in all plants
Responsible for all Safety Practices
Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts
Other duties as assigned to support operations
Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent
Extremely Organized with strong mechanical skills
Proven ability to manage production with tight cost control
Proven strong management skills in an operations or production setting
10+ years minimum supervisory experience with preference of internal promotions
Ability to analyze and adjust to meet production standards in a complicated setting
Positive attitude willing to lead by example with commitment to excellence
Adequate knowledge of business and management principles
Familiarity with heavy equipment and technical expertise to help manage mechanics and machine operations
Computer literacy
Bi-Lingual is helpful
Travel 20%
Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
Excellent communication skills
Benefits Package and Employee Programs:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401k with 3% company match and annual profit-sharing bonus!
Paid time off and Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Access to thousands of free online courses
Referral Program with cash bonus
Access to on-demand pay
Paid Parental Leave
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.
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 Products participates in e-Verify.
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Senior Operations Manager
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 Senior Operations Manager for the Norton, MA facility. This is an Exempt, full-time position. 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.
The Senior Operations Manager is a hands-on manager responsible for all planning, production, quality and costs at three facilities. The position has direct reports of all three plant managers (Massachusetts – 200,000sf, Ohio – 500,000sf & Canada – 50,000sf), along with taking direct ownership of the machine-filling lines and coordinating the efforts of the company’s safety manager. However, this role will be heavily involved in the day-to-day operations, especially with the management of the 60+ pieces of equipment in Massachusetts that runs on 2 shifts for 50% of the year. This newly created position will report directly to the VP Operations and will split his/her time between Massachusetts (80%), Ohio (15%) and Canada (5%).
Responsibilities:
Plan, organize, direct and run optimum daily operations to exceed expectations
Responsibility for production planning, output, standard costs and quality standards
Recruit and oversee the management team and supervisors, mechanics, and operators
Collect, monitor and analyze operational data to trigger corrective actions
Report, track and achieve standard costs for all production
Coordinate second shift and flow between the shifts for a smooth transition
Manage production orders to the seed room and process orders on each machine
Responsible for organizing and scheduling annual PMs for each machine and supervising process
Responsible for purchasing and cost control of all repairs, maintenance and prioritization of mechanics
Recommend process improvements and capital projects to improve efficiencies
Promote a trusting and positive working culture in all plants
Responsible for all Safety Practices
Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts
Other duties as assigned to support operations
Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent
Extremely Organized with strong mechanical skills
Proven ability to manage production with tight cost control
Proven strong management skills in an operations or production setting
10+ years minimum supervisory experience with preference of internal promotions
Ability to analyze and adjust to meet production standards in a complicated setting
Positive attitude willing to lead by example with commitment to excellence
Adequate knowledge of business and management principles
Familiarity with heavy equipment and technical expertise to help manage mechanics and machine operations
Computer literacy
Bi-Lingual is helpful
Travel 20%
Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
Excellent communication skills
Benefits Package and Employee Programs:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401k with 3% company match and annual profit-sharing bonus!
Paid time off and Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Access to thousands of free online courses
Referral Program with cash bonus
Access to on-demand pay
Paid Parental Leave
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.
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 Products participates in e-Verify.
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