Scottsmiraclegro

Manager, Field Station

Florida - Field

Sponsorship not specified$112k-$131kDetected 21 days ago

StatisticsProduct StrategyProject ManagementLogisticsResearchExperimental DesignGISLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMicrosoft OfficeAgronomy

About the role

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day.
If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!
Additionally, this role champions continuous operational improvements and effectively communicates scientific results to diverse internal and external stakeholders, from R&D teams to business leaders and regulators.

As a premier site within Scott's network, the Florida Field Station in Apopka, FL drives research for warm-season consumer lawn and garden portfolios, including brands like Scotts, Miracle-Gro, Ortho, and Roundup.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams and internal experts, the Manager helps to direct major research programs to deliver innovative, cost-reduced, or improved consumer products.
Manage all field station activities, site maintenance, logistics, and equipment while strictly enforcing EHS protocols, safety audits, and environmental compliance.
Direct the station's budget, track expenditures, allocate resources, and secure capital funding to support ongoing and future operations.
Partner with Corporate Marysville, OH research teams to plan, monitor, and execute fieldwork.
Apply high-level original thinking to design experimental research plans, analyze data, and translate results into actionable recommendations for warm-season lawn and garden portfolios, leading to innovative product development, cost reductions, and compelling consumer claims.

Strong practical knowledge of general horticultural principles for cultivating warm-season turf, ornamentals, tropical foliage, and vegetables.
Specialized expertise in areas such as plant nutrition, soil science, growing media, or weed/pest management is required.

Minimum of an M.S. degree (Ph.D. preferred) in a biological science such as Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Entomology, or Soil Science.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (English fluency required
Spanish language skills are a plus) to influence product strategy and present to diverse audiences.

Proficient in Agricultural Research Manager (ARM), Google Workspace, and MS Office, with familiarity in Minitab or SAS.
Knowledgeable in smart/IoT technologies and GIS-based programs applied to consumer Lawn & Garden research.

The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $111,500.00 - $131,200.00 per year.

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