What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Manager position at AGI - Ag Growth International?
Position Title: Product Manager
Compensation Range: $125,000-$150,000 USD
Location: Naperville, IL
About AGI
AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.
The Opportunity
The Global Product Manager is responsible for leading the strategic direction, development, and lifecycle management of the company’s product lines. This role collaborates cross-functionally to drive innovation, ensure market competitiveness, and achieve business objectives on a global scale.
Responsibilities
We’re leading the way in global food supply chain solutions and here’s how:
We’re the leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world’s grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies. Dedicated to safety, innovation and customization, AGI offers one of the largest catalogs of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.
Our Culture
Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.
Benefits Offered
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 taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.
Compensation Range: $125,000-$150,000 USD
Location: Naperville, IL
About AGI
AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.
The Opportunity
The Global Product Manager is responsible for leading the strategic direction, development, and lifecycle management of the company’s product lines. This role collaborates cross-functionally to drive innovation, ensure market competitiveness, and achieve business objectives on a global scale.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the global product strategy products, aligning with overall company goals and market trends.
- Lead new product development initiatives, working with engineering, marketing, and sales teams from concept through launch.
- Conduct market analysis to identify customer needs, competitive landscape, and growth opportunities.
- Manage the product lifecycle, including feature enhancements, pricing strategies, and end-of-life planning.
- Collaborate with regional teams to adapt product offerings for local markets and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Monitor product performance and customer feedback, implementing improvements as needed.
- Prepare and deliver presentations on product performance, forecasts, and strategic plans to senior leadership.
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or Manufacturing Engineering
- 5 years of product management experience, preferably in industrial equipment or related sectors.
- Strong understanding of dryer and conditioning technologies and their applications.
- Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 5-20% of the time
We’re leading the way in global food supply chain solutions and here’s how:
We’re the leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world’s grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies. Dedicated to safety, innovation and customization, AGI offers one of the largest catalogs of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.
Our Culture
Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.
Benefits Offered
- Annual bonus plan
- Paid Time Off
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and AD&D
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Voluntary Life
- Employee Assistance Program
- Spending Accounts
- 401k with match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with match
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 taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.
Salary : $125,000 - $150,000