Assistant Plant Manager - Lebanon, OR

Description

Central Garden & Pet is hiring an Assistant Plant Manager for our Grass Seed facility in Lebanon, OR. This critical and comprehensive position requires qualified experienced candidates to manage production, work with tight schedules and deadlines, focus on continuous improvement, and ensure safety remains a top priority.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage receiving and production scheduling departments
• Work consistently to improve processes, always looking for a better way that will increase efficiencies, reduce cost, and improve quality
• Monitor Shoplogix program data to ensure good quality metric adherence
• Assist in monitoring inventory of raw products to assure that needed items are on hand for production, with excess inventory kept to a minimum
• Allocate seed to orders for both in-house orders and division needs
• Manage temporary labor acquisition and maintain strong working relationships with temporary agencies
• Always monitor safety assuring that each production employee is equipped with the needed safety devices and is properly working safely
• Assist in solving everyday problems that arise to assure that production stays on track to meet the needs of our customers
• Assist Sales team with order status updates, and trouble shoot to resolve issues
• Manage purchase order data within SAP for products sourced from outside vendors
• Support and actively participate in business meetings at all levels
• Manage vendor contracts and business relationships
• Direct the organization and coordination of annual large scale or special projects, including personnel events

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years' experience in an order management position in a manufacturing organization
• Advanced level of experience with Microsoft Office, esp. Excel
• Experience in SAP required
• Strong attention to detail with exceptional communication skills
• Strong analytical abilities and knowledge of business processes and cycles
• Strong people skills and the ability to work effectively with team members
• High level of energy and sense of urgency; self-starter; strong and effective multi-tasker
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Manufacturing environment where temperatures may vary due to outside temperatures
• Work environment may be dusty

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• 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.

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