Plant Operations Leader — Growth & Safety

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live Total Health program

401K match

Stock discount

Adoption assistance

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company in Huntsville, TX seeks a Plant Manager to lead operations across production, maintenance and logistics. The role emphasizes safety, quality and cost control, with responsibility for strategic planning, budgeting and supplier relations.

Ideal candidates bring a minimum of 5 years in manufacturing leadership, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to build high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.

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 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.

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. 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Business acumen

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company in Huntsville, TX seeks a Plant Manager to lead operations across production, maintenance and logistics. The role emphasizes safety, quality and cost control, with responsibility for strategic planning, budgeting and supplier relations.

Ideal candidates bring a minimum of 5 years in manufacturing leadership, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to build high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.