Site Manager

About the role

GardenCore is seeking a Site Manager to lead all aspects of a fast-paced mulch, soil, and stone manufacturing facility in Elmer, NJ. This position is responsible and accountable for bottom-line results, including monitoring key metrics, safety, production flow, and material costs.

Responsibilities

• Establish the highest standards in manufacturing operations, including housekeeping, safety, and maintenance.
• Provide exceptional leadership to staff, assess performance, and direct operational activities to ensure safety, product quality, and consistency.
• Ensure employees are properly trained and equipped to perform tasks.
• Enforce workplace safety through implementation, adherence, and enforcement of company standards and safety programs.
• Leverage existing tools to implement process improvement methods and drive high performance and productivity.
• Procure and profitably negotiate raw materials, and set up logistical details to meet production demand.
• Implement and sustain a solid preventive maintenance program.
• Oversee financial performance of the facility, including P&L, budget & forecast, inventory management, labor, and capital planning.

Requirements

• 2-year degree and/or equivalent combination of education, industry experience, and training.
• 2+ years of manufacturing management experience.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in wood, aggregates, mining, or stone products preferred.
• Experience with heavy equipment preferred.

Pay

Base Salary of $96,000 - $101,000 per year.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 104 hours per calendar year (pro-rated in first year).
• 401k Plan.
• Short-term and Long-term Disability benefits.
• Nine paid holidays per year.
• Opportunity for an annual bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs.
• Group retirement savings program.

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. GardenCore operates 58 manufacturing facilities across the United States and employs over 1,400 people.