Production Supervisor
GardenCore LLC · Castlewood, SD
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Travel
- Includes overnights
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 28 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at GardenCore LLC (industrial) in Castlewood, SD. AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.
- They ask for
- 4+ years
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · overnight travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in the US: typical posted base $76k–$103k.
Median of the low and high ends of 342 live postings that list pay, out of 1165 production supervisor openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 1206 other live production postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (4+ years)
Typical $75k–$102k, from 285 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 87%
- Lean 36%
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Full description from GardenCore LLCAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Implementing process improvement methods and ensuring non-stop operations and ongoing production in an effective, safe and profitable manner
- ◆Responsible for inventory management, labor, production efficiency and cost controls
- ◆Provide leadership to staff, assessing performance, scheduling and directing all operational activities to ensure quality and consistency
- ◆Ensuring workplace safety through implementation, adherence and enforcement of company business standards, as well as safety and development programs
Requirements
- ✓Minimum of 4 years manufacturing experience
- ✓Must have skills in training employees: planning, assigning and directing work
- ✓Must have excellent multi-tasking, analytical and communication skills
- ✓Must have mechanical knowledge of machines, equipment, and tools, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance
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Description
GardenCore is looking for a Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift with an entrepreneurial spirit to support all aspects of a fast-paced lawn & garden products manufacturing facility. Daily duties include monitoring daily key point measures, safety, production flow and material costs. In this role, the Production Supervisor will provide leadership to staff, assess performance, schedule and direct all operational activities to ensure product quality and consistency while promoting a Safety is #1 atmosphere and culture.
The Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift will oversee operations and employees during our overnight shift, Sundays – Thursdays, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM.
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What GardenCore Offers You
- •Highly competitive hourly pay rate
- •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.
EOE/Vet/Disability
AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.