Plant Manager
Sun Gro Horticulture · Anderson, SC
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Sun Gro Horticulture (industrial) in Anderson, SC.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Control plans
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in South Carolina: typical posted base $108k–$151k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 19 production engineer openings in South Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 18 other live production postings in South Carolina.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 8+)
Typical $108k–$151k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 68%
- ✓ Team leadership 63%
- Six Sigma 37%
- New product launch 37%
- Kaizen 26%
- 5S 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Control plans, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Sun Gro Horticulture
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Full description from Sun Gro HorticultureAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆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 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
- ◆General housekeeping duties
- ◆Additional duties as assigned by Supervisory staff
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in management or equivalent business experience
- ✓7–10 years of plant management experience
- ✓Strong customer focus and ability to balance business and customer needs
- ✓Fact-based decision-making skills with 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 KPIs, and monitor results
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Sun Gro Horticulture is one of the most prominent North American horticultural companies, employing over 800 staff and serving customers worldwide. Since its humble beginnings in 1929, it has become the leading supplier of soilless growing mixes to North America’s top 100 greenhouse and nursery growers, shipping over 70,000 truckloads of product annually. Sun Gro products are made to exacting standards and conform to high product quality and performance criteria.
Sun Gro Horticulture recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. The primary goal of Sun Gro® is to promote individual employees’ sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with Sun Gro Horticulture. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at Sun Gro.
Role: Plant Manager
Job Summary: Reporting to senior leadership, the successful candidate will be responsible for the overall day-to-day management of the production plant to ensure safe operations, high-quality product output, and optimal profitability. This role oversees all production departments and is accountable for plant performance across safety, quality, maintenance, cost control, production planning, logistics, labor relations, and operational execution.
Benefits
- •Health Insurance (includes teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)
- •Dental Insurance
- •Vision Insurance
- •Life Insurance
- •Health Spending Account
- •Employee Support and Mental Wellness
- •Short term disability
- •401k Match
- •Paid vacation
- •Floating days
- •Employee Assistance Program
- •Employee Engagement Events
- •Awards and Recognition
- •Tuition Reimbursement
- •Service Awards
- •Employee Perks & Discounts
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