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The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company · 3 months ago

Office Operations Manager

Brighton, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$64K/yr - $76K/yr

3+ years exp

Scotts Miracle-Gro is a dynamic company focused on growth and operational excellence. They are seeking an Office Operations Manager to oversee daily office functions, support shipping and inventory operations, and ensure smooth workflow across departments.

ConsumerRetailService Industry

Responsibilities

Oversee Office and Operational Support: Lead day-to-day administrative, shipping, and receiving functions to ensure operational efficiency and accuracy

Manage Inventory Processes: Maintain accurate records of raw materials, additives, and finished goods. Monitor inventory movement and reconcile discrepancies to support production and customer demand

Coordinate Shipping and Receiving: Supervise scheduling, documentation, and compliance for all inbound and outbound shipments. Ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) performance and continuous improvement of logistics metrics

Drive Operational Reporting: Oversee production and inventory data entry, generate key performance reports, and support data-driven decision-making

Financial and Administrative Oversight: Maintain plant-level accounts payable and receivable, and payroll reporting. Support budget tracking and cost control related to freight, materials, and supplies

Team Leadership: Supervise and coach office and logistics staff, fostering collaboration and accountability across departments. Support staffing, training, and performance development

Customer and Vendor Communication: Serve as a key contact for customers, carriers, and vendors. Coordinate orders, deliveries, and problem resolution to ensure seamless service

Compliance & Documentation: Maintain accurate shipping documents, insurance certificates, freight rates, and other records to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards

Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements in office operations, shipping efficiency, and inventory management. Partner with Plant Manager and supervisors on special projects to enhance overall plant performance

Qualification

Office managementOperations/logistics experienceERP systems (SAP)Inventory controlFinancial processesCustomer serviceLeadership skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving

Required

3–5 years of combined office management and operations/logistics experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment, including prior supervisory experience

Strong knowledge of shipping, receiving, inventory control, and dispatching

Proven ability to manage administrative processes and operational workflows simultaneously

Working knowledge of customer service, purchasing, distribution, and financial processes

High level of proficiency with ERP systems (SAP) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Ability to multitask, prioritize, and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Knowledge of freight cost controls, LTL carriers, accounts payable, and payroll a plus

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting, or related field preferred

Benefits

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 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.