Senior Manager, Manufacturing Technical Operations

ABOUT US:

Built around our mission, we started AG more than a decade ago as a way to bring comprehensive and convenient daily nutrition to just about everybody. Originators of the Essentialist Nutrition movement, our philosophy is to focus on a very small number of products based on what the latest science indicates is essential to human health.

AG1 is made from the highest quality ingredients, in accordance with the strictest standards and obsessively improved based on the latest science. 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole-food sourced nutrients in one convenient daily serving. Optimized for athletes, life-letes, and everyone in between. Vegan, Paleo, and Keto-friendly. One scoop or travel packet, 8 ounces of water. Every day. That's it.

Our mission is to empower people to take ownership of their health.

THE ROLE:

We are looking for an experienced, highly organized and analytical Senior Manager, Manufacturing Technical Operations to join our growing Supply Chain team. Reporting to the Senior Director Manufacturing, this is a critical, highly cross-functional role that requires extensive technical experience working with co-manufactures. You will be responsible for setting up the proper processes and procedures to ensure that our product is consistently produced to the highest standards across various manufacturing facilities on a global scale. Using your strong operational background and meticulous attention to detail, you will serve as the subject matter expert on how our product is mass produced to ensure it can be replicated and scaled to meet the growth of the business while never sacrificing quality.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Establish and maintain effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support overall business objectives.
• Scale the manufacturing processes across plants to meet AG’s standard as we formulate new products.
• Work closely with other functions such as finance, marketing, and customer experience to ensure alignment across the business.
• Troubleshoot and identify root causes when problems arise such as flavor variations and consistency issues.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations, industry trends, and best practices to stay ahead of the competition.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency and quality control.
• Working closely with the various co-manufactures to successfully transfer and implement a consistent manufacturing process to other places.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, identifying and implementing opportunities for operational efficiencies and process improvements.
• Manage the manufacturing process from start to finish, ensuring that the process runs efficiently and to the highest standards of quality.
• Implement various cost savings initiatives focusing on maximizing manufacturing processes and costs.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Demonstrated knowledge in operational processes, including supply chain, logistics, and quality control.
• Strong interpersonal, written communication, and organizational skills.
• 8+ years of professional experience in Process Engineering, including experience in a technical leadership role at a manufacturing facility.
• Experience working within the dietary supplement industry, specifically with powder blending.
• Strong attention to detail and a proven ability to manage multiple work streams at once.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, organizational methodologies, and vendor relationship management.
• Proven track record of driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Annual company-wide retreats and quarterly department-wide meet-ups (COVID permitting).
• A brand new company laptop and a generous home-office budget so you can work your best.
• The opportunity to work with passionate, high-growth, business-minded colleagues.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave to allow you to spend time with your new family.
• A monthly fitness class credit to support you on your health and fitness journey.
• An immensely strong company culture that is enforced through the hiring process ensures values alignment and a highly collaborative team.
• Access to Athletic Greens product and swag items.
• A 100% remote working environment, which has been implemented from day one.
• Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance.
• Paid holidays and an unlimited vacation policy to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance.
• 90% premium coverage for top medical, dental and vision plans.
• A mission-driven approach to each and everything that we do, with an overall goal to significantly improve our customer's health and wellness.
• A 401k plan with company-matching because life is an opportunity and we care about your future.

AG is dedicated to providing equitable and competitive compensation & benefits packages. For this particular role, the base salary range is $108,000 - $130,500 and will ultimately be decided at the offer stage, based on an individual candidate’s level of skills and experience aligned with the needs of this role. Base salary is one component of total compensation for this position. We provide a competitive mix of base salary, performance bonus, and stock option allocation for eligible roles.

Athletic Greens is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to inspiring fulfilling lives, starting with a focus on health and we believe this starts in the workplace. We do this by providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where all team members can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and make a difference in the world together. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law. We are an equal opportunity employer.