Plant Manager

Hawthorne Gardening Co.; Independence (OR); On-site; USD 118,700 - 139,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live Total Health program

401(k) match

Adoption support

Employee Resource Groups

Volunteerism and community service

Job summary

Scotts Miracle-Gro in Independence, OR seeks a Plant Manager to lead all plant operations, including production, warehousing, maintenance, and administration. You will drive safety programs, manage the budget, and ensure quality, cost control and on-time deliveries.

The role requires a strong track record in manufacturing leadership, P&L responsibility, and building high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years manufacturing leadership experience including P&L, safety, quality, finance, and inventory management.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills; relationship building at all levels.
• Solid business acumen and change leadership with focus on safety and results.

Responsibilities

• Establish short and long-range plant operating objectives.
• Oversee plant operations – production, warehouse, maintenance, shipping/receiving, and administration.
• Direct and develop supervisory personnel for safe, efficient operations.
• Implement safety programs and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage plant budget, analyze P&L, and drive profitability improvements.
• Evaluate capital equipment needs and expansion opportunities.
• Source materials, negotiate supplier contracts, and maintain quality control.
• Ensure on-time deliveries and exceptional customer service.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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! We are looking for a Plant Manager to join our Scotts Miracle-Gro team in Independence, OR!

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Recommend 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 ensure the quality of all purchased supplies and services.
• Establish and monitor plant compensation levels to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness; review 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.
• Work with Director of Regional Operations, salespeople and corporate office personnel to ensure efficient operation of the plant.
• Develop and maintain positive community relations: participate in community activities and/or organizations to promote goodwill and a positive company image.

Qualifications

• 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 an 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.

Compensation

The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $118,700.00 - $139,700.00 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

• Live Total Health program: medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents, plus a wellness reimbursement program.
• 401(k) match up to 7.5% and a 15% discount on company stock.
• Support for family planning: up to $30,000 to accommodate adoption, fertility and surrogacy.
• Employee Resource Groups including Women’s Network, Black Employees’ Network, Veterans Network, Young Professionals, Pride Network, and SAGE.
• Volunteerism and community service opportunities to strengthen the community and the team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Scotts Miracle‑Grove is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug‑free workplace. Scotts Miracle‑Grove will not ask for payment or financial information at any stage in the recruitment process.