Plant Manager

Scotts Miracle-Gro•Brighton, CO

55d•$139,100 - $163,700•Onsite

About The Position

Scotts Miracle-Gro is seeking a Plant Manager to join their team in Brighton, CO. This role is responsible for establishing plant short and long-range strategic operating objectives, overseeing all plant operations including production, field, warehouse, shipping and receiving, maintenance, and office management. The Plant Manager ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, monitors and enforces quality control standards, forecasts and schedules production, and develops/approves plant operating policies. This position also involves directing and managing supervisory personnel, establishing and enforcing safety programs, managing the plant operating budget, and identifying areas for improvement to positively affect profitability. The role includes recommending capital equipment purchases and plant expansion, identifying raw material sources while monitoring quality and cost, and negotiating supplier contracts. Additionally, the Plant Manager is responsible for establishing and monitoring plant compensation levels, fostering customer service through on-time deliveries and product quality, communicating with other plant managers, and developing positive community relations.

Requirements

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.
Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
Monitor and enforce quality control standards.
Forecast and schedule production.
Develop and/or approve 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 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.