Production Supervisor - 1st Shift (West)

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!

If you enjoy leading a team of highly effective individuals in a fast-paced
and high energy work environment then you will thrive as the Production
Supervisor at our Rochester, NY production facility. The Production
Supervisor will have a considerable impact on the plant’s overall
performance and customer relations of the company.

In this role you will:

• Supervise a workforce comprised of 20-30 hourly full-time, and up to 30 seasonal and temporary associates in a multishift operation, performing activities in one or more of the following areas: production, equipment maintenance, building and grounds maintenance, warehouse, distribution,and/or field operations.
• Assign work and monitors progress, orients and trains associates,
  interviews and recommends hiring of applicants, evaluates associate
  work performance, counsels associates and/or implements disciplinary
  action, and establishes associate work schedules.
• Execute and enforce government, company and/or plant laws, procedures,
  and/or policies.
• Ensuring quality and quantity standards are achieved in a cost
  effective and efficient manner along with the availability of materials
  and supplies; problem solving quickly when things do not go according
  to plan.
• Communicate, implement and monitor company provided safety programs and
  procedures.
• Foster a team environment and ensuring positive associate relations to
  maintain a union-free environment.
• Prepare and/or maintain various logs, records and reports, such as
  production, maintenance, inventory, etc.; may purchase supplies, parts
  and/or equipment; may assist in developing and monitoring the budget.
• Get your hands dirty by operating equipment side-by-side with your
  workforce.
• Assist other supervisors and/or Plant Manager in directing the overall
  operation of the plant, performing special projects as needed.
• Plant productivity, including involvement in goal setting for the
  plant, and execution of plant production goals.

The perfect person will have:

• B.S. degree in engineering (highly preferred), business management,operations management, supply chain management or related field preferred.
• 2-5 years overall manufacturing experience.
• Experience in a supervisory or lead role is highly desired,
  specifically experience in associate development and safety.
• Experience in one or more of the following functional areas is
  required: manufacturing, distribution, raw materials purchasing,
  inventory planning controls management, sales and customer service.

Some other nice features to have’s:

• Working knowledge of all facets of manufacturing including continuous improvement, team building, safety, associate relations, quality, and customer service.
• Good oral and written communication skills and strong leadership skills
  are required.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to effectively multi-task, problem solve in a fast paced
  environment and the ability to manage, motivate and train others to
  achieve required goals.
• Strong computer skills are required.
• Ability to be bilingual in Spanish/English.

The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $77,200.00 - $90,800.00 per year. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.For remote roles where the final candidate resides in Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oregon or Washington, state required pay thresholds will be factored into base salary.

Here at ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe providing an enriching and engaging employee experience is what sets us apart from other organizations. We recognize our employees are so much more than just their job title so we offer programs and benefits that support them in all aspects of their lives. Wondering how we do it? Below is a glimpse of our highlight reel…

• Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs.  Selections range from medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%) as