Production Assistant Jobs in Spring Lake, NC (NOW HIRING)

Description

As a Poly Line Coordinator, you will:

• Lead and support daily Poly Line operations to achieve production, quality, and safety goals.
• Champion a strong safety culture by promoting safety policies, programs, and 5S initiatives.
• Identify, address, and escalate safety, employee, and process concerns as needed.
• Serve as a leader during emergency situations and support emergency response efforts.
• Coordinate staffing, attendance coverage, and employee assignments to ensure operational success.
• Match employee skills with production needs and provide direction on daily role assignments.
• Partner with maintenance teams to address equipment issues, downtime events, and production upsets.
• Monitor production output and quality standards to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Assist with onboarding, training, and cross-training of new and transferred employees.
• Coach and mentor team members to support performance improvement and development.
• Lead shift handoff meetings and ensure clear communication between crews.
• Maintain accurate production records, reports, audits, logs, and related documentation.
• Promote and consistently enforce company policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (spoken and written).
• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and team-building skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing production priorities while maintaining productivity and quality.
• Schedule flexibility is required. Employees may be assigned to either 1st or 2nd shift during seasonal demand periods based on operational needs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and email communication.
• Experience using SAP for production reporting, label creation, and BOM verification preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and perform physical job duties, including:
• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, stooping, climbing, and carrying materials as needed.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead a high-performing production team.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on safety, quality, and operational success every day. 

If you're a bilingual manufacturing leader who is passionate about building strong teams and driving results, apply today and take the next step in your career with us.  

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 2024 net sales of $3.2 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®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California, with 6,450 employees primarily across North America. Visit www.central.com to learn more. 

e 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.