Plant Production Assistant Manager
Greenfield, MO 
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Posted 13 days ago
Job Description

Description

We are searching for an experienced Plant Production Assistant Manager for our Greenfield, Missouri location. This position requires qualified candidates to be safety conscious and able to perform required functions in a productive manner, working with tight schedules and deadlines.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
  • Release production orders from SAP, print production paperwork for each order, and match these printed materials with correct analysis labels for production.
  • Process daily TACK totals from each line and combine that with production paperwork to track and report Key Process Indicators (KPI) daily to the GEMBA Team.
  • Calculate Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) on each line daily, maintain an OEE spread sheet that tracks OEE percentages, and report OEE percentages to the Production Manger each week.
  • Assist in monitoring inventory of raw products to assure that needed items are on hand for production, but excess inventory is kept to a minimum.
  • Assist in the supervising and coaching of all production employees to build star employees that are dedicated to the process and determined to produce quality products.
  • Work consistently to improve the process, always looking for a better way that will increase efficiencies, reduce cost, and improve quality.
  • Always monitor safety, assuring that each production employee is equipped with the needed safety devices and is working safely.
  • Assist in solving everyday problems that arise to ensure that production stays on track to meet the needs of our customers.
IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES
  • Bachelors Degree Preferred
  • SAP experience preferred or willingness to learn.
  • Proficient in Microsoft, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.
  • Effective communication skills; written, oral and formal presentation.
  • Sense of urgency and ability to drive project to completion.
  • Must have teamwork attitude and collaborative skills.
  • Be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Full-time position in a warehouse distribution facility.
  • Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
  • Manual labor required in position (i.e., lifting 50 lb. bags materials)
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 Companys 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 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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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Master's Degree
Required Experience
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