Operations 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’re seeking an energetic Operations Manager to lead our flagship Lawn Fertilizer and Grass Seed Manufacturing Plant in Marysville, OH.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-autonomy environment, this role is for you. You’ll drive safety, quality, production, associate development, and continuous improvement across the plant, making a real impact on people and our best-in-class lawn products every day.

What you’ll do in this role:

Take the helm of our fertilizer granulation and packaging operations, leading a dynamic team in a fast-paced, three-shift production operation. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on impact, overseeing:

• Team Leadership: Directly guide salaried supervisors and engineers while indirectly leading 150-200 hourly associates.

• Strategic Planning: Shape short- and long-term operating goals while driving plant-wide initiatives.

• Safety & Compliance: Champion a best-in-class safety and environmental culture, while also ensuring compliance to federal and state regulations.

• Operational Excellence: Optimize production schedules, enhance quality control, and spearhead cost-reduction and waste-minimization efforts.

• Associate Development: Collaborate with HR to foster recognition programs, succession planning, and targeted training for your team.

• Budget Ownership: Manage department budgets, including labor utilization, material costs, and new product costing.

• Innovation & Growth: Support new product launches, facility expansions, and capital projects through resource alignment and cross-functional collaboration.

• Community Engagement: Represent the company at local events, building goodwill and enhancing our positive image.

Be a part of a collaborative leadership team, sharing ideas with plant managers across our network to drive continuous improvement. If you're an energetic, forward-thinking leader ready to make a real impact, this is your chance to grow with us.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred), Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or a related field, with 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing/production (ideally in packaging or solids handling).

• Manufacturing Expertise: Hands-on knowledge of manufacturing operations, including continuous improvement, safety, quality, purchasing, and financials.

• Leadership Mindset: Proven ability to lead with a big-picture approach, breaking down silos and driving enterprise-wide success.

• Business Savvy: Strong attention to detail, with a track record of leading change and delivering exceptional safety and business outcomes.

• Exceptional Communicator: Skilled at building relationships across all levels, from frontline associates to senior leaders.

• Team Builder: History of cultivating high-performing teams in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments.

• Continuous Improvement Focus: Passionate about driving strategic initiatives and delivering measurable results.

• Growth-Ready: Eager to take on new challenges, with the flexibility to relocate for future opportunities within Scotts Miracle-Gro.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, let's grow together!

The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $108,300.00 - $127,400.00 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.

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 vision coverage 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 our talent 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 and Hawthorne Gardening talent communities.

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

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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.