Vendor Quality Leader - Continuous Improvement & Compliance

Hawthorne Gardening Co.; Marysville (WA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live Total Health program

401K match up to 7.5%

Stock discount 15%

Adoption assistance up to $30,000

Diversity & Inclusion ERGs

Job summary

ScottsMiracle-Gro in Marysville, WA, is seeking a Quality Manager, LGOR to lead vendor programs and reinforce quality across our manufacturing network. You will drive CAPA, audits, and supplier qualifications while providing cross-functional leadership.

The role emphasizes data-driven quality analytics, continuous improvement, and collaboration with R&D for new product launches. Travel up to 40% to domestic sites is required, with ISO/Six Sigma/ASQ certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering required.
• ISO, Six Sigma, ASQ certifications desired.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% to domestic sites to support internal manufacturing, contract sites, and audits.
• 7–10 years of quality or operations experience preferred.
• Vendor management experience including audits, CAPAs, and performance scorecarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly vendor performance meetings and audits across sites.
• Provide dotted-line quality oversight to internal manufacturing sites and contract manufacturers.
• Conduct data analytics reviews to identify defect trends and drive improvements.
• Support new product commercialization and R&D trials ensuring quality standards early in the process.

Skills

Supplier & Vendor Management

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Auditing

Quality improvement

Decision making under ambiguity

Communication

Leadership in manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

ScottsMiracle-Gro in Marysville, WA, is seeking a Quality Manager, LGOR to lead vendor programs and reinforce quality across our manufacturing network. You will drive CAPA, audits, and supplier qualifications while providing cross-functional leadership.

The role emphasizes data-driven quality analytics, continuous improvement, and collaboration with R&D for new product launches. Travel up to 40% to domestic sites is required, with ISO/Six Sigma/ASQ certifications preferred.