Senior Process Engineer
Scotts Miracle-Gro

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. Every Associate plays an important role in providing innovative solutions for today's gardeners and growers and contributing new ideas to improve operations. In our company you need grit, it is what we were founded on over 150 years ago and is what keeps us growing. Regardless of your level in the organization there is a platform for your voice to be heard and the ability to influence change. Family, community and hard working values are weaved into all that we do. Come grow with us, where we develop and nurture the next generation of leaders.

We are looking for a Senior Process Engineer to join the Scotts Miracle-Gro manufacturing network. Within the Scotts Miracle-Gro network, our Growing Media network consists of 45 plants across North America that produce branded consumer products such as mulch and soil for lawn and garden care. In addition to supporting Growing Media, this role may support the manufacturing and distribution of our Hawthorne and other Scotts Miracle-Gro products. A Process Engineer provides technical support to multiple manufacturing facilities within a select geographic region, leading focused, proactive problem solving efforts to improve manufacturing processes, throughput and reliability.

PLEASE NOTE: This position requires approximately 60-80% travel within the United States and Canada.

What you'll do in this role:

• LEAD: Exemplify and advocate for WCCO - World Class Culture and Operations: our process standards, policies and principles for operating and managing our Supply Chain. Lead Professional Maintenance across our network. Lead change management within our plants, fostering an environment for positive adoption of improvements.
  
• EXECUTE AND IMPROVE: Serve as a technical liaison for all levels of the company including production associates, maintenance associates, operations leadership, and corporate engineering. Identify common loss themes across facilities; provide and support the implementation of sustainable solutions. Champion efforts to drive out manufacturing variation by analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and leading implementation of appropriate solutions. Assist in identifying continuous improvement data tracking opportunities to meet the needs of the continuous improvement program and the overall operation. Generate measurable savings annually from continuous improvement projects. Deliver the manufacturing capability required to support product growth and demand needs. Implement optimal ways of working for our maintenance and operations teams. Empower operations workforce to own operator routines including CILR (Clean, Inspect, Lubricate, Refasten) standards, process centerlines, maintenance standards, and training material. Own the project management process from opportunity identification, scoping through project closeout. Control project costs against budget. Spearhead ideal maintenance spare parts control and organization, CMMS system use, breakdown analysis, troubleshooting systems, etc. Implement, document, expand and transfer best practices across the network and supply chain.
  
• PARTNER: Partner with Regional Directors, Plant Managers, and Maintenance Leads to execute manufacturing improvement plans. Participate in development and prioritization of capital requests. Work closely with cross-functional teams to solve problems, optimize output and reduce costs. Coordinate with related departments and functions to assure appropriate information flow and understanding of overall process improvement direction. Own communication of project status and results through written and oral presentation to senior leadership and project stakeholders.
  
• DEVELOP: Develop technical mastery within self and others for key manufacturing equipment (process and packaging). Develop and deliver technical training for various levels of the organization. Participate in the review and development of production line standards. Create and coach equipment documentation including: Clean, Inspect, Lube Standards, Process Centerlines, Maintenance Standards, troubleshooting guides and training material. Develop reports of Continuous Improvement activities including project plans, activities, participation and accomplishments.
  

What you'll need to be successful:

• B.S. in Engineering (Packaging, Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical), or related field
  
• Minimum 6 years operating in a manufacturing environment with experience of driving reliability improvements
  
• Demonstrated technical abilities and practical experience with strong capabilities in the following areas:
  • Theory/functionality of manufacturing systems and unit operations
    
  • Continuous improvement techniques (Lean, TPM, Root Cause Analysis, Quick Changeover/SMED, Process Centerlines, Process Mapping)
    
  • Statistics and analytical methods, Process measurement and control
    
  • Change management
    
  • Reactive, Preventative and Predictive Maintenance
    
• Passion to drive change, curiosity, energized by problem solving and challenges, take initiative and execute consistently
  
• Brings an energy that inspires others to perform at a high level, connect with others and foster positive working relationships, and value the diversity of thought, style, and perspective
  
• Leads with an Entrepreneurial Spirit - curious, actively seeks out change, energized by new, tough assignments and overcoming obstacles, resilient, takes well-reasoned risks, and consistently executes.
  
• Demonstrates strong People Agility - authentic, transparent, self-aware, inspires others to perform at a high level, connects and builds a wide range of working relationships, and values the diversity of thought, style, and perspective.
  
• The desire to be "hands-on" - this role requires regular presence on the plant floor.
  
• Current valid driver's license and ability to drive when on business travel
  
• Fluent in English
  

What makes this role unique:

• Our business is growing, with 21 million new customers entering the lawn and garden category in recent years.
  
• You will be exposed to all levels of the organization. You will not be just a number but a valuable contributor to our team and organization.
  

At Scotts, everyday is a new day. You will be encouraged to think outside the box, operate with autonomy, and challenge the status quo. We are energized by highly changed environments and are comfortable with ambiguity.

The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $94,400.00 - $111,100.00 per year. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.

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 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.

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