Production Foreman - 1st Shift

ScottsMiracle-Gro • Lakeville, MN

16d • $33 - $44

About The Position

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply! The for this position at Scotts/Hawthorne will generally fall between $32.50 - 44.05 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts/Hawthorne will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location. We are looking for a Production Foreman who will join our team. The Production Foreman position is responsible for the planning, coordinating and supervising of work activities of five or more personnel including Temporary Agency workers engaged in production, equipment repair, warehouse work and the loading of trucks. The position implements and monitors management programs as they relate to safety, employee relations, production efficiencies, and inventory control. What you’ll do in this role: Accomplish manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and recommending disciplining when necessary; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures. Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments. Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries. Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards. Ensure operation of equipment by calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques. Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Three to five years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Supervision and coaching experience.
• Supervise and direct work of others.
• Experience managing processes and process improvement.
• Ability to ensure housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish fluency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accomplish manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and recommending disciplining when necessary; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
• Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
• Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Ensure operation of equipment by calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation and sick time benefits available within a month of your start date
• Healthcare navigation, advocacy and support
• 401(k) company match up to 7.5% with immediate participation and vesting
• Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discounted price from market value
• $600 annual wellness reimbursement program
• Up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of fertility treatments, adoption or surrogacy
• Up to 18 weeks of time away to support your growing family

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED