GardenCore is seeking an Assistant Site Manager and EH&S to lead people toward a common goal with an entrepreneurial spirit to oversee all aspects of a fast paced lawn & garden products manufacturing facility. This facility is comprised of taking in raw materials, processing and packaging the materials for mulch and soils. Daily duties include monitoring key metrics, safety, production flow and material costs. In this role, the Assistant Plant Manager will have accountability for bottom line results.

Job Responsibilities

• Providing exceptional leadership to staff, assessing performance, and directing all operational activities to ensure safety, product quality and consistency
• Ensuring workplace safety through implementation, adherence and enforcement of company business standards, as well as safety and development programs
• Implementing process improvement methods and ensuring non-stop production in an effective, safe and profitable manner
• Negotiating cost with raw material suppliers and scheduling raw material delivery to meet business and production build schedules
• Accountability for inventory management, labor and cost controls 

EH&S Responsibilities:

• Administer the plant’s Safety Program
• Maintain all required OSHA documentation
• Serve as Safety Committee Secretary
• Maintain and adhere to the Plant Safety manual
• Maintain safety records and prepare monthly safety reports
• Assist in the preparation and submittal of permit applications to the proper regulatory agencies
• Order and maintain personal protective equipment and first aid supplies
• Assist plant personnel with safety training
• Maintain employee relations policies and procedures
• Weekly Toolbox Talks
• Complete new hire onboarding/new hire trainings of all newly hired employees
• Enter and maintain data in the software used on site for data and recordkeeping
• Inspect work environments, machinery and equipment in establishments and other work sites for conformance with governmental standards
• Observe employees and determine compliance with safety precautions and safety equipment used
• Document findings and code sections violations to provide evidence in legal proceedings
• Endure monthly inspections and weekly meetings are completed each month
• Complete annual DEQ emission reports and Permit compliance
• Maintain working knowledge of new technologies developed by the industry and government regulations
• Tracking all outbound processed materials and all inbound raw materials

• 2 or 4 year degree, and/or equivalent combination(s) of education, industry experience and training
• 2+ years manufacturing management experience
• Must have excellent analytical and communication skills
• Must have intermediate MS Office skills
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience in wood/pulp/mulch manufacturing preferred
• Experience with heavy equipment
• Regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Occasional travel may be required
• Lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs
• Lifting, bending, crouching, pushing, pulling, stooping and reaching
• Able to work under extreme conditions such as hot or cold temperatures, noise, dust and dirt

Compensation

• Base salary is $85,000 - $90,000 per year
• 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off 
• Paid holidays

What GardenCore Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About GardenCore

GardenCore is a leading U.S. manufacturer of lawn and garden consumables, offering a broad portfolio of mulch, soil, stone, and lime products. The Company has deep, long-standing partnerships with major home improvement retailers and garden centers, and delivers consistent, high-quality execution across large-scale private label and branded programs. The Company has over 1,400 employees and operates 58 manufacturing facilities across the United States.

GardenCore is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

GardenCore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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