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Product Manager

AGI - Ag Growth International
Naperville, IL
Position Title: Product Manager

Compensation Range: $125,000-$150,000 USD

Department: Global Product Manager

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 Product Manager is a skilled technical leader with the capacity to lead a team of engineers and technicians in the development & design of automated fertilizer blending systems from concept through manufacturing. This individual will assess the current offering of mechanical systems for both dry and liquid fertilizer products, leading the development of a best in-class standardized global platform offering to be utilized corporatewide.

Responsibilities

  • Empathic leadership in the direction and development of the product engineering teams at multiple facility locations, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages open communication, professional growth, and collaboration across diverse groups.
  • Ability to lead direct team members while collaborating with and influencing matrixed team members
  • Strong collaboration with global engineering teams to leverage best practices and technical standardization
  • Partner with the global functions of product management, marketing, sales, and technical experts in support of the technical requirements for the fertilizer product roadmap strategy development
  • Partner with technical resources at multiple locations and product families to develop the best-in-class fertilizer systems to support in meeting market/customer requirements
  • Refine designs and offerings to transition from a ‘one off’ custom process to a standardized Configure to Order (CTO) offering while developing and maintaining an Engineered to Order (ETO) process for strategic accounts

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or Manufacturing Engineering
  • 5+ years of hands-on process machine design with drives, conveyors, and pumps
  • Previous experience with bulk material handling both dry & liquid is a positive
  • Minimum of 2 years management experience
  • Experience with industrial automated machine design and development (examples: oil & gas, food & beverage, water/wastewater, chemical, bulk dry material handling, etc. Agricultural: Feed, Fertilizer, Grains are a plus)
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and hands on capability
  • MS Office platform proficient including Visio & Project
  • CAD Proficient
  • Experience with Atlassian – Jira tools is a plus
  • Working knowledge in electrical schematic / controls as it pertains to machine development
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 5-20% of the time

Why AGI?

 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

With AGI, you’re choosing an employer dedicated to strengthening and securing the global food supply chain.

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.
Posted 2026-01-02

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