Operations Manager

The Operations Manager will manage manufacturing operations at the Clay Center, KS facility, focusing on safety, quality, continuous improvement, and coordination of production, warehouse, and shipping functions.

• Work closely with the Production Leadership Team to create a unified effort for manufacturing a quality product in an efficient and safe manner.
• Direct and coordinate production and distribution activities of the manufacturing facility.
• Develop production plans that support the company’s growth in the short- and long-term.
• Review processing schedules and production orders to make decisions regarding inventory, staffing, work procedures, and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and coach staff, resolving personnel situations in coordination with Human Resources.
• Prepare and maintain production reports.
• Work closely with Human Resources to ensure employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
• Develop and implement production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, and other operational reports to detect production problems.
• Support the safety function of the facility, continuously improving safety performance year over year.
• Develop budgets and approve expenditures for capital, supplies, materials, and human resources, ensuring efficient use of materials, labor, and equipment to meet production targets.
• Work closely with the Plant Manager to develop and execute an appropriate business strategy.
• Own the capital expenditure process from justification to implementation, ensuring projects are managed to budget.
• Manage and direct Supply Chain purchasing strategy and tactics to drive cost savings and superior delivery performance.
• Coordinate with Industrial Engineers to ensure manufacturing facilities and production equipment are maintained, downtime is minimized, and a preventive maintenance program is in place.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other departments within the division (sales, engineering, accounting, human resources), encouraging teamwork across all divisions.

• Bachelor’s Degree (four-year college or technical school) required;
  Master’s Degree preferred; 7+ years related senior manufacturing management experience required.
• Computer skills:
  Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word), Outlook, ERP system exposure;
  Dynamics AX and/or M2M experience preferred.
• Strong manufacturing management background with experience in lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma principles; keen understanding of manufacturing operations.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 15% of the time.

Our competitive salaries, benefits packages, and employee share purchase plan help you take care of your family. Professional development activities provide many opportunities to grow and advance your career.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis; this position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability during the recruitment process and once hired.