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Plant Manager

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company

Carrollton, KYFull-time$124–145K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$124–145K/yr
Location
Carrollton, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is seeking a Plant Manager for its Carrollton, Kentucky facility. The manager oversees plant operations and personnel, sets operating objectives and policies, and is accountable for safety, quality, production, budgets, profitability, purchasing, and customer service. The role also involves coordinating with company leaders and other plant managers and maintaining positive community relations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Plant OperationsManufacturingLeadershipTeam BuildingInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationCollaborationBusiness AcumenAttention to DetailChange ManagementContinuous ImprovementSafety ManagementAssociate RelationsQuality ManagementCustomer ServicePurchasingDistributionMarketingFinancial ManagementInventory ManagementProduction Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Related Field5+ Years Manufacturing ExperienceP&L ResponsibilitySafety ResponsibilityQuality ResponsibilityAssociate Development ResponsibilityProduction ResponsibilityFinancial Management ResponsibilityInventory Management Responsibility

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Compensation

$123,500.00 - $123,500.00 / yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

Here at ScottsMiracle-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 ScottsMiracle-Gro team in Carrollton, KY!

In this role you will:

Establish plant short and long-range strategic operating objectives. Oversee plant operations including production, field, warehouse, shipping and receiving, maintenance and office management; ensures compliance with federal and state regulations; monitors and enforces quality control standards; forecasts and schedules production; develops and/or approves 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. Recommends 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.

What you'll need to be successful:

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.

The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $123,500.00 - $145,300.00 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.For remote roles where the final candidate resides in Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oregon or Washington, state required pay thresholds will be factored into base salary.

Here at ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe providing an enriching and engaging employee experience is what sets us apart from other organizations. We recognize our employees are so much more than just their job title so we offer programs and benefits that support them in all aspects of their lives. Wondering how we do it? Below is a glimpse of our highlight reel...

Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs. Selections range from medical, dental and visioncoverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%)as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more

We know ourtalent is our most precious asset and your unique development contributes to our organization's success now and in the future. Career growth at our company is not always a ladder. It's much more like a rock climbing adventure. Grow through exploration and experiences rather than a predictable linear path.

We value the importance of family. We provide access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy.

Be part of something bigger by joining one of our Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability: Scotts Women's Network, Scotts Black Employees' Network, Scotts Veterans Network, Scotts Young Professionals, Scotts Pride Network (GroPride), Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), Scotts Family TREE and our Associate Boards.

Join a company with a strong belief in giving back to the communities where we live and work. We have a shared passion for service and volunteerism and believe participating in community service benefits our communities and strengthens our team.

Not interested in this role? Stay up to date on future opportunities by joining our ScottsMiracle-Gro talent communities.

Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.

EEO/AA Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Notification to Agencies:

Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.

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Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R26712-3549

How this job compares

Set against the 8,477 open Operations Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$124–145K/yr
  • Kentucky median$79–109K/yr74 salary ranges
  • US median$84–120K/yr4,858 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $134K, is 46% above the Kentucky median midpoint ($92K) — in the top quarter of Operations Manager salary ranges in Kentucky.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 164 open Operations Manager jobs in Kentucky and 8,477 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Kentucky
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Operations Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (6,346 postings).
Education
1,872 of the 8,477 open Operations Manager jobs (22%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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