Site Manager
About the role
GardenCore is seeking a Site Manager to lead a fast-paced mulch, soil and stone manufacturing facility. Daily duties include monitoring key metrics, safety, production flow and material costs.
Responsibilities
- Establish the highest standards of manufacturing operation, from housekeeping to safety and maintenance
- Provide exceptional leadership to staff, assess performance, and direct all operational activities to ensure safety, product quality and consistency. Ensure employees are properly trained and equipped to perform tasks
- Ensure workplace safety through implementation, adherence and enforcement of company standards, as well as safety programs
- Leverage existing tools to implement process improvement methods and drive high performance and productivity
- Procure and profitably negotiate raw materials, set up logistical details to ensure availability to meet production demand
- Implement and sustain a solid preventive maintenance program
- Responsible for financial performance of own facility (P&L, budget & forecast, inventory management, labor and capital planning)
Requirements
- 2-year degree, and/or equivalent combination(s) of education, industry experience and training
- 2+ years manufacturing management experience
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- MS Office skills
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience in wood/aggregates/mining/stone products preferred
- Experience with heavy equipment preferred
Qualifications
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
Schedule
Onsite role located in Walterboro, SC.
Pay
Highest competitive base pay
Company Information
About GardenCore: GardenCore is a leading U.S. manufacturer of lawn and garden consumables, offering a broad portfolio of mulch, soil, stone, and lime products. The Company has deep, long-standing partnerships with major home improvement retailers and garden centers, and delivers consistent, high-quality execution across large-scale private label and branded programs. The Company has over 1,400 employees and operates 58 manufacturing facilities across the United States.
About GardenCore
GardenCore is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.