Office Manager

Office 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!

If you enjoy a fast-paced, high energy and seasonal manufacturing environment then you will fit in well as an Office Manager for Scotts Miracle-Gro. On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for the administration of all plant objectives including financial, safety, associate development, quality and customer service. You will direct and/or provide a broad range of activities including customer service, maintenance of personnel records, payroll reporting, maintenance of data records for production and inventory, and maintenance and reconciliation of accounts payable and receivables.

In this role you will:

• Supervise work activities of the office staff. Assign and direct work, interview and recommend hiring, train employees, evaluate work performance, recommend compensation levels and disciplinary action as appropriate. Develop and encourage team rapport among office staff.
• Provide and direct secretarial support which may include typing, data entry, record filing, reporting, and answer phone calls. Provide and directs customer service functions for the growing media orders including processing orders and responds to inquiries.
• Maintain plant personnel records, workers compensation records, accident and OSHA logs, and enter data for the payroll system.
• Provide and direct the preparation of all shipping documents necessary to legally ship growing media products. File and tracks freight rates, fuel taxes, insurance certificates and maintain the Gelco account. May also perform dispatching duties such as contacting carriers to pick up and deliver Hyponex, Scotts and Miracle Gro products, contact customers to arrange delivery appointments, prepare daily shipping logs, and respond to inquiries.
• Responsible for the maintenance of all accounts payable and receivables at the plant level. Process logs and file invoices and purchase orders, maintain and reconcile accounts payable accounts, petty cash fund and customer debits and credits. Maintain and generates inventory goods receipts, physical inventory documents and reports.
• Assists other supervisors and/or Plant Manager in the overall operation of the facility; performs special projects as requested

The perfect person will have:

• A High School Diploma
• Three to five years of office experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment, including prior supervisory experience
• Experience working in the logistics field and or dispatching
• Working knowledge of all facets of customer service, purchasing, distribution, marketing and financials.
• The ability to work extensive overtime
• Excellent communication and leadership skills are required. Must be able to effectively multi-task, problem solve in a fast paced environment and direct others to achieve required goals.
• Excellent computer skills are required.

Other nice to haves:

• An Associate's Degree in Business or Accounting would be preferred
• Knowledge in freight cost controls, dispatching, LTL carriers, accounts payable and payroll

The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $67,100.00 - $78,900.00 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.

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