Plant Manager

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company; Channahon (IL); On-site; USD 133,800 - 157,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live Total Health program

Wellness reimbursement

401k match

Stock discount 15%

Adoption assistance up to $30,000

ERGs and Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is seeking a results-driven Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing operations in Illinois. You will oversee production, maintenance, warehousing, shipping, and office management, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality while aligning with strategic objectives.

You will build a high-performing team, manage budgets and P&L, negotiate supplier contracts, drive continuous improvement, and maintain customer service excellence with on-time deliveries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience including P&L, safety, quality.
• Proven ability to build high-performing teams in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing facets: continuous improvement, safety, quality, purchasing, distribution.

Responsibilities

• Establish plant objectives and oversee production, maintenance, warehouse, and operations.
• Direct and develop supervisory personnel for safe, efficient operations.
• Establish and enforce safety programs and procedures.
• Manage plant budget and analyze P&L; identify profitability improvements.
• Source raw materials and negotiate supplier contracts; ensure quality.
• Set compensation levels and review salary adjustments.
• Maintain customer service via on-time deliveries and quality.
• Collaborate with regional operations, sales, and corporate teams.
• Develop community relations to promote company image.

Skills

Leadership

P&L responsibility

Operations management

Team building

Communication

Financial management

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

Job description

Here at Scotts Miracle-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. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!

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 $133,800.00 - $157,400.00 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.

Benefits and Perks

• Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs: medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents, a wellness reimbursement program, a 401k match of up to 7.5%, a 15% discount on company stock and much more.
• Career growth is presented as a rock‑climbing adventure, encouraging exploration and experiences rather than a predictable linear path.
• We value the importance of family: access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate adoption, fertility and surrogacy.
• Join one of our Employee Resource Groups focused on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability: Scotts Women’s Network, Scotts Black Employees’ Network, Scotts Veterans Network, Scotts Young Professionals, Scotts Pride Network (GroPride), Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), Scotts Family TREE and our Associate Boards.
• We believe in giving back to the communities where we live and work, supporting volunteerism and community service.

Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug‑free workplace.

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