Production Manager
Sun Gro Horticulture•Santa Maria, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
Sun Gro Horticulture is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a production facility. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient and safe production of quality products, directing personnel, and achieving key performance goals. The Production Manager will also serve as a backup to the Plant Manager when needed. Sun Gro Horticulture is a leading North American horticultural company with a strong commitment to employee development and teamwork.
Requirements
- 3–5 years in a manufacturing environment with supervisory experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong customer focus, balancing customer needs with business objectives
- Fact-based decision-making supported by data
- Ability to set clear, measurable goals and anticipate/adjust for obstacles
- Change management and execution skills
- Process improvement mindset to eliminate non-value-added work
- Understanding of Supply Chain functions and cross-department interactions
- Strong coaching and team development skills
- Ability to set objectives, monitor KPIs, and provide direction
- Motivates and inspires employees, fostering teamwork and engagement
- Strong business process orientation aligned with corporate strategies
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet, and email
- Organizational skills to plan, execute, and monitor changes effectively
- Strong communication and interdepartmental collaboration skills
- Ability to establish schedules, deadlines, and production goals, and assess decision impacts
Responsibilities
- Provide clear guidance to the workforce regarding safety and productivity
- Develop short- and long-term operating strategies in alignment with company goals
- Train employees on their role in influencing company profitability
- Assist Plant Manager in developing policies, programs, and objectives to meet strategic goals
- Establish and manage plant operating budgets
- Formulate and recommend manufacturing policies and programs to maintain competitive position and profitability
- Direct and coordinate key programs including training, safety, housekeeping, cost reductions, worker involvement, and security
- Ensure production aligns with plans, meets quality standards, and satisfies customer expectations
- Translate sales forecasts into production plans to ensure exemplary service
- Optimize workforce utilization and development
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Develop SOPs, operating procedures, and employee training programs
- Recommend and implement approved capital projects and operational changes
- Analyze reports and provide plant performance insights to management
- Perform miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned
Benefits
- Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Health Spending Account
- Employee Support and Mental Wellness
- Short-term disability
- 401k Match
- Paid vacation
- Floating days
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Engagement Events
- Awards and Recognition
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Service Awards
- Employee Perks & Discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
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