Production Manager

16 hours ago


Fort Madison, Iowa, United States The Scotts Company Llc Full time
Production Lead Job Description

At The Scotts Company LLC, we're seeking a highly skilled and experienced Production Lead to join our team in Fort Madison, IA. As a key member of our production team, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist the production supervisor in directing a workforce of approximately 80 full-time and contract associates performing tasks associated with operating liquid filling packaging equipment and manual applications.
  • Influence positive change and associate lead activities for safety, quality, and plant improvements through communication and leading by example.
  • Impact safety through leading by example, ensuring associates adhere to plant safety rules and programs, participation in safe behavior processes and programs, and perform investigations and provide detailed documentation as it pertains to safety incidents, including root causes and corrective actions.
  • Ensure plant quality procedures and policies are executed and conduct audits as needed. Audit manufacturing inspection protocols to ensure completion and accuracy.
  • Perform administrative tasks to accurately track labor, record downtime, and production output and ensure that equipment changeover procedures, work instructions, and standard operating procedures are followed as specified.
  • Obtain, record, and explain both written and verbal variance to shift targets, machine breakdowns, off-quality products, and labor inefficiencies and participate in creative solutions to overcome rate gaps.
  • Identify constraints and inefficiencies in real-time production, evaluate alternatives, and provide a direction and course of action to associates that is safe, maximizes efficiency, and is cost-effective.
  • Communicate and relay information to peers and supervisors concerning the performance of the production line as it pertains to the assembly, operation, and performance of the line and continuously look for methods, procedural changes, or equipment modifications to improve line output and efficiencies.
  • Communicate and collaborate with support areas within the plant to achieve plant targets for safety, performance, and quality.
  • Ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to inspire and guide individuals and work teams toward goal achievement; modifying behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved.
Requirements:
  • High School Diploma / GED
  • College degree preferred, but not required
  • Three years manufacturing experience is preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite and experience with SAP preferred
  • Ability to receive and communicate directions provided in verbal or non-verbal format
  • Ability to remain flexible and handle changes in short time frames, strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Must be willing and able to work shifts and overtime
What We Offer:
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick time benefits available within a month of your start date
  • Healthcare navigation, advocacy, and support
  • 401(k) company match up to 7.5% with immediate participation and vesting
  • Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discounted price from market value
  • $600 annual wellness reimbursement program
  • Up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of fertility treatments, adoption, or surrogacy
  • Up to 18 weeks of time away to support your growing family

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