Description
GENERAL SUMMARY:
We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Poly Line Coordinator to oversee and guide our Poly Line operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced production environment, demonstrates strong leadership, and is committed to safety, quality, and team development. Under direct supervision, you’ll play a key role in driving productivity, maintaining a safe workplace, and ensuring smooth shift transitions. You’ll be responsible for leading a team, coordinating daily operations, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (ALL):
- Provide support to Leadership in promoting and implementing all Safety policies, programs, and 5s initiatives to ensure the health and safety of all employees
- Addresses and follows up on safety concerns
- Emergency Response Leadership
- Report any employee or process concerns to Leadership as applicable.
- Prepare and verify applicable record keeping (reports, forms, audits, logs etc.)
- Assist in training and transition of new or transferred employees.
- Promote, support, participate and enforce all company policies, procedures, and programs fully, fairly, and consistently
- Works with on-shift maintenance techs to ensure call-out expectations adhered to for upsets, major DT, and emergencies
- Ensure work cell output meets required quality standards
- Provides direction on operating role assignments to crew, matching skill sets with required roles
- Manages staffing issues, attendance disruptions, and scheduling of personnel
- Communicate with Leadership to cover absences and coordinate employee reassignment as necessary
- Provides daily review and coaching before departing to ensure reporting is complete and accurate
- Leads shift change communications to oncoming crew (i.e. Pass Down meetings)
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
REQUIRED SKILL & QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have the flexibility to switch to first shift schedule during non-peak season.
- Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or production setting
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) required
- Ability to adapt to changing production demands and maintain momentum
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Windows, and email communication.
- Familiarity with SAP for label creation, BOM verification, and production reporting
- Active forklift license or ability to obtain certification
- Ability to lift >50 lbs. on occasions, walk, stand, push, pull, reach, bend, stoop, climb, carry, etc.
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Best Bully Sticks®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Kaytee®, Nylabone®, Pennington®, Sevin® and Zoёcon®. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. 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.