Job Description

General Pet Supply


Work Location: OH - Peebles
Job Code: 10313


A&D Manufacturing is searching for an experienced Operations Manager in our Peebles Smitten, Ohio 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.

MEASURE OF SUCCESS

• Manage the production process to ensure customer orders are manufactured correctly, cost effectively and delivered on time in accordance with quality requirements and customer specification.
  • Communication with internal and external teams
  • Planning and scheduling with internal and external teams
  • Achieve defined production targets
  • Monitor and improve inventory turns without adversely affecting service levels
  • Analyze excess inventory and provide solutions to the cross functional team
• Responsible for cross-functional alignment with Purchasing to ensure materials are purchased cost effectively and available for production when required.
• Responsible for cross-functional alignment with Inventory to ensure raw materials and products are receipted, located, stored, transferred correctly, and the stock inventory is accurate.
• Provide back-up management and support for other projects or issues, as needed.

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• 4-year college degree or 5+ years experience in a production environment.
• SAP experience a plus, but not required.
• Previous experience in people management and project management.
• Able to meet requirements of a dynamic production environment.
• Seasonal production experience is a plus.
• Must have excellent organizational and project planning skills.
• Experience with Word and Excel a plus. Strong Excel and MS Office skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication. Must be able to write, read and speak English. (Bilingual a plus).
• Able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Full-time position in a production facility.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & 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 vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Pet supplies, cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to thousands of free online courses

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 2022 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 Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 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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