Quality Manager, Vendor & Site Compliance

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company; Marysville (OH); On-site; USD 104,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live Total Health program

401K match

Stock discount 15%

Job summary

ScottsMiracle-Gro is seeking a Quality Manager, LGOR to lead supplier and vendor quality management, audits, CAPAs, and qualifications across internal and contract sites. You will drive cross-functional quality oversight, escalation, and control plans to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes data-driven QA, participation in R&D trials, and early-quality standards for commercialization, with travel up to 40% and a strong manufacturing operations background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering.
• ISO, Six Sigma, ASQ certifications desired.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% to domestic sites for audits and support.
• 7–10 years of experience in quality or operations.
• Supplier & Vendor management including audits, scorecards and CAPAs.
• Auditing experience to ensure compliance and drive corrective actions.
• Experience in standardization and delivering training across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly vendor performance meetings and vendor audits, ensuring robust CAPAs and supplier qualifications.
• Provide dotted-line quality oversight to internal manufacturing sites and contract manufacturers; escalate site issues and develop control plans.
• Conduct frequent data analytics reviews to identify defect trends and drive improvements; manage strategic projects like mold management and store audits.
• Support new product commercialization by participating in cross-functional meetings and overseeing R&D trials to set quality standards early.

Skills

Vendor management

Leadership

Quality auditing

Data analysis

Continuous improvement

Training & standardization

Manufacturing experience

Ambiguity navigation

Communication & influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

Job description

ScottsMiracle-Gro is seeking a Quality Manager, LGOR to lead supplier and vendor quality management, audits, CAPAs, and qualifications across internal and contract sites. You will drive cross-functional quality oversight, escalation, and control plans to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes data-driven QA, participation in R&D trials, and early-quality standards for commercialization, with travel up to 40% and a strong manufacturing operations background.