Plant Manager
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in management or equivalent business experience.
- Seven to ten years of plant management experience.
- Strong customer focus and the ability to balance business and customer needs.
- Fact-based decision-making skills and strong data analysis capability.
- Ability to establish plans, set measurable goals, and anticipate obstacles.
- Demonstrated change leadership and execution skills.
- Strong coaching, leadership, and talent development capabilities.
- Ability to set direction, establish key performance indicators, and monitor results.
- Provide clear guidance to the workforce regarding safety and productivity.
- Develop short- and long-range operating strategies aligned with company goals.
- Develop and train employees on how their roles impact company profitability.
- Maintain a hands-on and accessible leadership presence.
- Assist in developing long- and short-term planning, policies, programs, and objectives.
- Establish and control plant operating budgets.
- Formulate and recommend manufacturing policies and programs to improve competitiveness and profitability.
- Direct and coordinate programs including training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, worker involvement, and security.
- Ensure production meets the plan, quality standards, and customer expectations.
- Translate sales forecasts into executable production plans.
- Ensure cost-effective utilization of the workforce.
- Partner with supervisors and lead operators to develop staff.
- Take timely corrective actions in accordance with company policy.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Ensure optimal maintenance of plant equipment.
- Recommend and implement approved capital projects and workplace improvements.
- Manage inventory levels effectively.
- Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance on business decisions.
- Serve as a member of the Business Execution Team.
- Ensure product quality meets or exceeds customer expectations.
- Prepare and analyze operational and administrative reports.
- Perform general housekeeping duties.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisory staff.
About the company
Sun Gro Horticulture is a leading supplier of soilless growing mixes for greenhouse and nursery growers across North America and worldwide. The company makes and ships growing media designed for professional horticulture, using raw materials like peat and other amendments to provide a substrate that supports plant growth without soil. Its products are distributed through a network of 20 production and distribution facilities and backed by industry-leading technical support, sales teams, and a dedicated customer care center. Sun Gro also emphasizes research and development to help growers troubleshoot and optimize performance. The company distinguishes itself through its scale, breadth of technical and field support, and commitment to peatland stewardship, including bog restoration, aiming to deliver high-quality growing media that yields exceptional results for customers.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Agawam, Massachusetts
Founded
1929
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Black Bear launched across Texas, Washington, and Idaho, widening retail distribution.
- Pelemix's 2025 distribution deal opens Sun Gro peat mixes into Europe and Asia.
- Sun Gro's 2026 supply-chain report says no forced-labor findings, supporting enterprise sales.
What critics are saying
- Peat sourcing faces regulatory and reputational pressure as coir alternatives gain share.
- The 2015 Multicote verdict showed product liability can hit Sun Gro's balance sheet.
- Retail gardening demand is seasonal; a weak 2026 spring would squeeze volumes fast.
What makes Sun Gro Horticulture unique
- Sun Gro spans peat and coir after Pelemix Americas integration in 2022.
- Its Canadian peat sites carry Veriflora certification, a sustainability credential for growers.
- Black Bear potting mix adds biochar-based, climate-conscious branding to retail shelves.
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Benefits
Training Programs
Professional Development Budget
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Mental Health Support
Employee Discounts
Company News
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