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Assistant Site Manager

GardenCore
Frederick, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/29/2026
Job Type

Full-time

Description

GardenCore is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to lead people toward a common goal with an entrepreneurial spirit to oversee all aspects of a fast paced lawn & garden products manufacturing facility. This facility is comprised of taking in raw materials, processing and packaging the materials for mulch and soils. Daily duties include monitoring key metrics, safety, production flow and material costs. In this role, the Assistant Plant Manager will have accountability for bottom line results.

This position is an onsite at Frederick, MD.

Job Responsibilities

  • Providing exceptional leadership to staff, assessing performance, and directing all operational activities to ensure safety, product quality and consistency
  • Ensuring workplace safety through implementation, adherence and enforcement of company business standards, as well as safety and development programs
  • Implementing process improvement methods and ensuring non-stop production in an effective, safe and profitable manner
  • Negotiating cost with raw material suppliers and scheduling raw material delivery to meet business and production build schedules
  • Accountability for inventory management, labor and cost controls

Requirements

  • 2 or 4 year degree, and/or equivalent combination(s) of education, industry experience and training
  • 2 years manufacturing management experience
  • Must have excellent analytical and communication skills
  • Must have intermediate MS Office skills
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Experience in wood/pulp/mulch manufacturing preferred
  • Experience with heavy equipment

Compensation

  • Base salary is $70,000 - $75,000 per year
  • 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Eligible for annual bonus

What GardenCore Offers You

  • Highly competitive base pay
  • 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.

GardenCore, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

GardenCore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Salary Description

Base salary is $70,000 - $75,000 per year

Salary : $70,000 - $75,000

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