Operations Manager

Overview

We are seeking a talented Operations Manager to join our Manufacturing team at our Marsing, Idaho facility. This role supports daily operations, fosters a culture of safety and continuous improvement, ensures product quality, and drives operational excellence. The successful candidate will manage, lead, coach, and develop the team while promoting a collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing execution, product quality, raw material receiving, and finished goods shipment through a skilled workforce
• Plan, organize, and direct manufacturing and maintenance operations to maximize asset utilization and operational efficiency
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives using visual tools, performance metrics, and employee engagement strategies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, supply chain, quality, commercial, regulatory, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth operations and compliance
• Support training and development of personnel, including SOP creation, onboarding, and operational certification
• Drive process optimization in chemical manufacturing to enhance yield, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
• Monitor equipment and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime and maintain peak performance
• Analyze production data, report on KPIs, and present actionable insights to senior management
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, safety standards, and environmental regulations, while proactively improving safety culture
• Partner with quality teams to resolve product specification issues and prevent recurrence through root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Uphold and demonstrate the company's core values in all aspects of leadership and decision-making

Education Requirements

Skills & Qualifications

Benefits

American Vanguard and its subsidiaries AMVAC & AMGUARD have successfully served the results-driven global markets through development, manufacturing and marketing of products for agricultural and commercial use beginning in 1969. We are committed to growth, innovation, and opportunity, and to nurturing talent, fueling success and cultivating potential.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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