Plant Manager

Scotts Miracle-Gro • Carrollton, KY

20d • $123,500 - $145,300 • Onsite

About The Position

ScottsMiracle-Gro is seeking a Plant Manager to lead its plant in Carrollton, Kentucky. The Plant Manager establishes short- and long-range operating objectives and oversees production, field operations, warehousing, shipping and receiving, maintenance, and office management. The role ensures regulatory compliance and quality standards, forecasts and schedules production, and develops or approves plant operating policies.

The position manages and develops supervisory personnel, establishes and enforces safety programs, and oversees the plant operating budget and financial performance. It identifies opportunities to improve profitability, recommends capital equipment purchases and plant expansion, manages sourcing and supplier contracts, and monitors the quality and cost effectiveness of purchased supplies and services. The Plant Manager also oversees compensation practices, customer service and delivery performance, collaboration with other plants and corporate partners, and positive community relations.

The role offers a base salary range of $123,500 to $145,300 per year and is eligible for corporate incentive bonus programs. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a wellness reimbursement program, a 401(k) match of up to 7.5%, a 15% company-stock discount, career development opportunities, and family-planning support including up to $30,000 for adoption, fertility and surrogacy. Employees may also participate in Employee Resource Groups and community service activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field is strongly preferred; equivalent experience in plant or operations management will also be considered.
• At least 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 in a demanding, fast-moving, growth-oriented atmosphere.
• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills, with a record of building strong relationships and collaborating with frontline associates through senior company leaders.
• Business acumen and attention to detail, with a record of leading change and delivering strong safety and business results.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing facets including continuous improvement, team building, safety, associate relations, quality, customer service, purchasing, distribution, marketing, and financials.

Responsibilities

• Establish short- and long-range strategic operating objectives for the plant.
• Oversee production, field operations, warehouse, shipping and receiving, maintenance, and office management.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and monitor and enforce quality-control standards.
• Forecast and schedule production and develop or approve plant operating policies.
• Direct, manage, and develop supervisory personnel to ensure efficient and safe plant operations.
• Establish, communicate, implement, and enforce safety programs and procedures.
• Establish and monitor the plant operating budget, prepare and analyze profit-and-loss statements, and identify and implement profitability improvements.
• Recommend purchases of capital equipment and plant expansion.
• Identify potential sources of raw materials, monitor quality and cost effectiveness, negotiate supplier and vendor contracts, and ensure the quality of purchased supplies and services.
• Establish and monitor plant compensation levels and review subordinate salary-adjustment recommendations.
• Maintain customer service through on-time deliveries, responsiveness to customer needs, and product quality that meets customer requirements.
• Communicate with other plant managers to share ideas and resources and collaborate with the Director of Regional Operations, salespeople, and corporate personnel.
• Develop and maintain positive community relations and participate in community activities or organizations.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness reimbursement program
• 401(k) match up to 7.5%
• 15% discount on company stock
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy
• Employee Resource Groups
• Community service and volunteer opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager