Light Assembly Supervisor

Light Assembly Supervisor

Green Garden Products, a subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet, the number one supplier of top-quality flower seeds and non-GMO vegetable seeds for the gardening industry, is now seeking Light Assembly Supervisor for the Lockbourne, OH facility. This is a first shift Exempt, full-time position. Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) is a leading innovator, marketer, and producer of quality branded products for the pet and lawn and garden supplies markets. Please see our website at www.central.com for additional company information.

JOB SUMMARY

The Light Assembly Supervisor is responsible for providing direct supervision to department staff, while overseeing daily training and project objectives, as instructed by the Operations Manager. Provide solid leadership within the department to achieve the company, plant, and department goals, through various evaluation and improvement strategies. Aim at improving overall quantity and profitability. Manage and exercise technical expertise, including training, assessing performance, and making process improvements. Assumes all departmental duties when needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates ownership and practical knowledge of all applicable daily responsibilities to make sound decisions and execute quality oversight
• Conducts quality inspections, performs inventory or cycle counts of raw material
• Works to prevent process or product failures. Focuses on continuous improvement of product quality through attention to process details and specifications with organized activities, including Operations and Quality Assurance
• Assess component quality to determine pass/fail or whether materials might need additional scrutiny.
• Maintains reference standards for components.
• Inspect the quality of work done by subordinates.
• Monitor and report on the department's overall performance
• Research methods to improve operations and reduce costs
• Responsible for assisting with performance plans, work schedules, vacations, assignments and special projects, as well as training and personnel development for direct reports
• Training and onboarding new hires to make sure they understand their roles.
• Set goals and targets for the team.
• Map out plans and schedules for assignments.
• Identify workers' strengths and weaknesses and assign tasks to all workers in areas of their strengths.
• Communicate workers' concerns or suggestions to your superior.
• Schedule, prep, or stage production lines to maximize productivity.
• Assist with recruiting and laying off staff.
• In the absence of key personnel, the Supervisor is responsible for completing or delegating the completion of all required tasks and responsibilities of the missing person.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Willing and able to communicate easily with direct and temporary personnel to share pertinent information regarding quality and process issues
• Able to maintain a respectful, calm, and patient demeanor in the face of delivering and receiving negative quality and process information
• Advanced leadership and team management skills with the ability to model positive behaviors and attitudes while demonstrating integrity and ethics.
• Must be quality oriented with sound judgement for interpreting results and determining acceptability relative to specifications and/or standards.
• Must be able to work independently while also exercising good judgement to know when to ask questions and/or seek help.
• Maintain Green Garden standards of performance and comply with housekeeping, safety policies and procedures
• Attention to detail with good problem-solving, organizational and planning skills
• Dependable and adaptable to changes of priorities in the work environment
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Strong computer, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Able to perform basic math & dimensional/time measurements.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required

2-3 years' supervisory experience in Production or Product Assembly

Strong knowledge of inventory control data bases and processes

Results oriented and demonstrated ability to consistently complete tasks on time

Able to bend, crouch or kneel 15% of the shift

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Required to stand and walk most of the shift.

Forklift license or the ability to train in how to operate a forklift.

Ability to interpret and apply regulatory, company, and customer standards/specifications.

May be required to work extended hours, in other Departments, and weekends.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance

Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

401k with 3% company match and annual profit-sharing bonus!

Paid time off and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Access to thousands of free online courses

Referral Program with cash bonus

Access to on-demand pay

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2023 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company's innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Green Garden Products participates in e-Verify.