Plant Manager

Plant Manager

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!

We are looking for a Plant Manager to join our Scotts Miracle Gro team in Riverside, CA! If you enjoy leading teams in a fast-paced, high energy and seasonal manufacturing environment then you will fit in well as a Plant Manager for Scotts Miracle-Gro.

On a day-to-day basis you can be involved with financial, safety, associate development, quality and customer service in the Riverside, CA plant and we need you to have the ability to make critical decisions that directly affect the overall performance of the facility. At the Riverside, CA plant you will oversee the manufacturing, production and distribution of our mulch and soil products and directly manage 4 supervisory and managerial employees, as well as more than 100 full-time + temporary hourly associates. We need you to have the ability to own the P&L of your facility and also roll up your sleeves and get dirty out on the production floor from time-to-time.

In this role you will :

• Establish short and long term strategic operating objectives for the plant.
• 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 safe and efficient operation of the plant. Support team members in professional development and / or career advancement.
• Establish, communicate, implement and enforce safety programs and procedures.
• Establish and monitor plant operating budget; prepare and analyze profit and loss statements; identify and implement improvements to positively affect profitability.
• Recommend purchase of all capital equipment and plant expansion.
• Work with cross functional teams to identify all possible sources of raw material while monitoring quality and cost effectiveness; negotiate supplier and vendor contracts and ensure the quality of all purchased supplies and services.
• Establish and monitor plant compensation levels to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• 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.
• Partner with other plant managers to share ideas and resources.
• Work with the Director of Regional Operations, sales people and corporate office teams to ensure efficient operation of the plant.
• Develop and maintain positive community relations : participate in community activities and / or organizations to promote good will and a positive company image.

What you'll need to be successful :

The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $133,800.00 - $157,400.00 per year. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location. In addition to the determined base salary, this role is also incentive eligible under our corporate bonus programs.

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