Plant Manager

scottsmiraclegro; Carrollton (KY); On-site; USD 124,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live Total Health program

401K match (up to 7.5%)

Stock incentive discount

Job summary

ScottsMiracle-Gro in Carrollton, KY is seeking a Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing site and drive performance in production, maintenance, and distribution. You will establish short- and long-range objectives, oversee budgets, ensure quality and safety, and coordinate with regional and corporate teams to optimize efficiency.

The role requires a strong background in engineering or operations, 5+ years in a leadership role, and the ability to build a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field preferred; equivalent experience in plant/operations management will be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing leadership including responsibility for P&L, safety, quality, and inventory management.
• Track record of building a high-performing team in a fast-moving, growth-oriented environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills with ability to collaborate across levels.
• Strong business acumen and ability to lead change with focus on safety and results.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing facets including continuous improvement, safety, quality, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Establish plant short and long-range objectives; oversee production, maintenance, warehouse, shipping, and office management; ensure compliance with regulations; forecast and schedule production; approve policies.
• Direct and develop supervisory personnel for safe, efficient plant operation.
• Establish and enforce safety programs and procedures.
• Manage operating budget; analyze profit and loss; identify improvements; recommend capital equipment and plant expansion.
• Identify raw material sources, negotiate supplier contracts, and ensure quality of purchases.
• Set and monitor compensation to maintain internal equity and external competitiveness; review salary adjustments for staff.
• Foster customer service through on-time deliveries and meeting quality requirements; coordinate with regional managers and sales teams.
• Communicate with other plant managers and corporate office to optimize operations.
• Develop and maintain positive community relations and company image.

Skills

Leadership

Operations Management

Strategic Planning

Communication

P&L Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Here at ScottsMiracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job.

We are looking for a Plant Manager to join our ScottsMiracle-Gro team in Carrollton, KY!

In this role you will:

• Establish plant short and long-range strategic operating objectives. Oversee plant operations including production, field, warehouse, shipping and receiving, maintenance and office management; ensures compliance with federal and state regulations; monitors and enforces quality control standards; forecasts and schedules production; develops and/or approves all plant operating policies.
• Direct, manage and develop supervisory personnel to ensure efficient and safe operation of the plant.
• Establish, communicate, implement and enforce safety programs and procedures.
• Establish and monitor plant operating budget; prepares and analyzes profit and loss statements; identifies and implements improvements to positively affect profitability. Recommends purchase of all capital equipment and plant expansion.
• Identify all possible sources of raw material while monitoring quality and cost effectiveness; negotiate supplier and vendor contracts and ensures the quality of all purchased supplies and services.
• Establish and monitor plant compensation levels to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness; reviews subordinate recommendations for salary adjustments of lower level supervisory, office and hourly personnel.
• Foster and maintain a high level of customer service through on-time deliveries, responsiveness to customer needs and ensuring that the quality of the shipped product meets all customer quality requirements.
• Communicate with other plant managers to share ideas and resources. Works with Director of Regional Operations, salespeople and corporate office personnel to ensure efficient operation of plant.
• Develop and maintain positive community relations: participates in community activities and/or organizations to promote good will and a positive company image.

What you'll need to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field strongly preferred; equivalent experience in plant or operations management will also be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of overall manufacturing experience in a leadership role, including responsibility for P&L, safety, quality, associate development, production, and financial and inventory management
• Track record of building a high-performing team to succeed in a demanding, fast-moving, and growth-oriented atmosphere
• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills with a proven record of building strong relationships and collaborating with frontline associates through senior company leaders
• Keen business acumen and attention to detail with a solid record of leading change and delivering superior safety and business results
• Working knowledge of all facets of manufacturing including continuous improvement, team building, safety, associate relations, quality, customer service, purchasing, distribution, marketing and financials.

The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $123,500.00 - $145,300.00 per year. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.In addition to the determined base salary, this role is also incentive eligible under our corporate bonus programs.For remote roles where the final candidate resides in Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oregon or Washington, state required pay thresholds will be factored into base salary.

Here at ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe providing an enriching and engaging employee experience is what sets us apart from other organizations. We recognize our employees are so much more than just their job title so we offer programs and benefits that support them in all aspects of their lives. Wondering how we do it? Below is a glimpse of our highlight reel... Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs . Selections range from medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%) as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more

We know our talent is our most precious asset and your unique development contributes to our organization's success now and in the future. Career growth at our company is not always a ladder. It's much more like a rock climbing adventure. Grow through exploration and experiences rather than a predictable linear path.

We value the importance of family . We provide access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy .

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