Production Supervisor

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

• 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 monitor progress, orient and train associates, interview and recommend hiring of applicants, evaluate associate work performance, counsel associates and/or implement disciplinary action, and establish associate work schedules.
• Execute and enforce government, company and/or plant laws, procedures, and/or policies.
• Ensure quality and quantity standards are achieved in a cost‑effective and efficient manner along with the availability of materials and supplies; problem‑solve quickly when things do not go according to plan.
• Communicate, implement and monitor company‑provided safety programs and procedures.
• Foster a team environment and ensure positive associate relations to maintain a union‑free environment.
• Prepare and/or maintain various logs, records and reports (e.g., 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; contribute to plant productivity, including involvement in goal setting for the plant and execution of plant production goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience in a supervisory or operations role will be considered.
• 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, solve problems 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 $73,300.00 – $86,200.00 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.

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