Senior Operations Manager

Senior Operations Manager

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 a Senior Operations Manager for the Norton, MA facility. This is an 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.

The Senior Operations Manager is a hands-on manager responsible for all planning, production, quality and costs at three facilities.  The position has direct reports of all three plant managers (Massachusetts – 200,000sf, Ohio – 500,000sf & Canada – 50,000sf), along with taking direct ownership of the machine-filling lines and coordinating the efforts of the company’s safety manager.  However, this role will be heavily involved in the day-to-day operations, especially with the management of the 60+ pieces of equipment in Massachusetts that runs on 2 shifts for 50% of the year.    This newly created position will report directly to the VP Operations and will split his/her time between Massachusetts (80%), Ohio (15%) and Canada (5%).

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, direct and run optimum daily operations to exceed expectations
• Responsibility for production planning, output, standard costs and quality standards
• Recruit and oversee the management team and supervisors, mechanics, and operators
• Collect, monitor and analyze operational data to trigger corrective actions
• Report, track and achieve standard costs for all production
• Coordinate second shift and flow between the shifts for a smooth transition
• Manage production orders to the seed room and process orders on each machine
• Responsible for organizing and scheduling annual PMs for each machine and supervising process
• Responsible for purchasing and cost control of all repairs, maintenance and prioritization of mechanics
• Recommend process improvements and capital projects to improve efficiencies
• Promote a trusting and positive working culture in all plants
• Responsible for all Safety Practices
• Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts
• Other duties as assigned to support operations

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Extremely Organized with strong mechanical skills
• Proven ability to manage production with tight cost control
• Proven strong management skills in an operations or production setting
• 10+ years minimum supervisory experience with preference of internal promotions
• Ability to analyze and adjust to meet production standards in a complicated setting
• Positive attitude willing to lead by example with commitment to excellence
• Adequate knowledge of business and management principles
• Familiarity with heavy equipment and technical expertise to help manage mechanics and machine operations
• Computer literacy
• Bi-Lingual is helpful
• Travel 20%
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits Package and 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

        Paid Parental Leave

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.