Production Supervisor

We are looking for a Production Supervisor to join our Scotts Miracle Gro team in Vance, AL!

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 Vance, AL production facility. The Production Superintendent will have a considerable impact on the plant’s overall performance and customer relations of the company.

Shift Hours:

• October to January: 4:00 pm - 2:30 am, Monday to Friday.
• February to May: 5:30 pm - 6:00 am, Monday to Friday (some Saturdays).
• June to September: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
• Subject to change based on company need.

In this role you will:

• Supervise a workforce comprised of 40-50 hourly full-time, and up to 25 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.
• 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.