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Evergreen Garden Care is the leading retail garden care company in Europe and Australasia, dedicated to producing high-quality products that help people create better, greener spaces for happier, healthier lives.
We believe in the transformative beauty of green spaces, whether they are vegetable patches, lawns, indoor pots or public park and gardens. Our mission is to inspire and enable anyone, anywhere, to create and maintain a green oasis.
Evergreen Australasia has a proud heritage and offers premium products across several well-known consumer brands, including Scotts, Osmocote, Baileys, Searles, Tui, and Round Up.
The company is experiencing rapid expansion and is a key supplier to major retailers such as Bunnings, Grocery, IHG (Mitre 10), and many independent stores.
Evergreen Garden Care is privately owned by Exponent Private Equity (UK), which has committed to further investment to support our strong and growing business.
Do the Right thing We act with integrity and are passionate about quality
Always Better We strive for continuous improvement and embrace change
Winning Together We Work as a teamand create value through collaboration
Own It We deliver on our commitments and give our best every day
SCOPE
The Site Manager is responsible for managing the safe and effective manufacturing & distribution of products, delivered in accordance with Evergreens quality assurance and customer service specifications. Supervise site-based team of 25, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Workplace Health & Safety (WHS)
* Develop WHS plans aligned with Evergreen's safety policies and legal requirements.
* Conduct hazard identification, safety audits, report incidents via the Safety portal, and implement corrective actions.
* Maintain site housekeeping, SDS register, Safety Committee meetings, and induct all new staff, visitors, and contractors.
Manufacturing & Despatch
* Deliver manufactured goods in line with production plans, capacity, and budget targets.
* Monitor and report variances in actual vs. budgeted production expenses.
* Manage dispatch based on customer order requirements and supervise transport providers.
Inventory & Stock Control
* Ensure all site transactions comply with SAP processes and finance protocols.
* Perform cycle counts, stock rotation, and submit adjustment requests for accurate stock records.
* Oversee purchasing and receiving activities per Evergreen's SAP Purchase policy.
Purchasing & Goods Receiving
* Raise purchase orders within delegated authority and obtain approval for higher-value purchases.
* Reconcile received shipments with supplier invoices for accuracy.
* Ensure goods and services are recorded and compliant with internal controls.
Production Planning & Site Operations
* Plan site activities including production schedules, audits, major projects, and maintenance.
* Train staff and contractors to perform tasks efficiently and to standard.
* Align daily operations with Evergreen's production, safety, and quality requirements.
* Develop and implement an annual, engineering-based maintenance plan for all equipment.
* Maintain a spare parts inventory for critical machinery.
* Track repair costs, update financial records, and submit maintenance accruals.
People Management
* Lead recruitment, onboarding, and policy compliance for all site-based staff.
* Manage internal teams and external contractors in line with Evergreen policies.
* Resolve grievances as per the Evergreen Garden Care Employment Contract and industrial awards.
Quality Management
* Maintain quality systems in collaboration with Quality Control to meet standards.
* Report weekly on quality breaches and corrective actions taken.
* Ensure consistent compliance with internal and external quality requirements.
Communication & Reporting
* Lead weekly toolbox meetings and report weekly site KPIs.
* Participate in monthly operational and financial reviews with documented results.
Education and/or Experience
* Tertiary qualifications in engineering, production, and/or maintenance
* Minimum 5 years in a supervisory or management role in a manufacturing and distribution environment
* Proven experience managing production teams and productivity metrics (e.g. OEE)
* Familiar with heavy plant, equipment, and spare parts management
* Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems
* Strong WHS leadership with hands-on experience in risk assessments and hazard identification
* Solid understanding of state-based safety regulations and codes of practice
Other Skills and Abilities
* Strong team leadership with experience managing performance, rosters, behaviours, and grievances
* Effective cross-functional collaborator with a focus on achieving shared goals
* Well-organised with solid coordination and planning abilities
* Proactive daily problem-solver with a results-driven mindset
* Clear verbal and written communicator with reporting capability
* Confident handling of conflict with honesty and integrity
* Proficient in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Manufacturing, Management, and Production
* Industries
Manufacturing, Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing, and Chemical Manufacturing
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