What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Department Manager position at Philip Morris International?
Manufacturing Department Manager- Aurora, CO
Be a part of a Revolutionary Change!
At Philip Morris International (PMI), we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.
With huge change comes huge opportunity. So, come join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress.
Your ‘day to day
As the Manufacturing Department Manager, you will play a critical role in optimizing production efficiency by leading and coordinating the line management team within your department or business unit. This position offers you the opportunity to cultivate autonomous, high-performing teams by driving active participation, execution, and development across all levels. You will ensure alignment with daily management systems while upholding the highest standards in safety and quality.
Key Responsibilities
What We Offer
We offer employees a competitive base salary and the potential to receive a discretionary annual bonus.
Employees (and their families) also have the option to enroll in our company medical, dental and vision plans. The company offers flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, as well as health savings accounts for those that choose to enroll in a high deductible health plan (HDHP). Employees are auto-enrolled in our company’s 401(k)/Deferred Profit Sharing (DPS) Plan, which provides for both annual 5% employer matching contribution and an annual employer contribution.
As a new hire, you will enjoy an allotment of paid vacation time, paid sick time, 12 paid company holidays, and 3 paid floating holidays. We also provide our employees with paid parental leave, paid family and medical leave, paid bereavement leave, paid sick and safe time, paid public emergency leave, paid time off for jury duty, and paid time off for certain activities relating to their status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or crime. The company offers unpaid national guard and reserve leave, unpaid civil air patrol leave, unpaid qualified volunteer leave, and unpaid time off for employees engaging in certain activities relating to criminal proceedings.
The company also provides basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and short-term and long-term disability insurance to employees at no cost. Employees have the option to purchase supplemental life and AD&D coverage for themselves, spouse, and dependent children.
PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 2,300 employees.
PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI’s affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company’s acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022.Philip Morris International and its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke-free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke with the goal of transitioning legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives. In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match – a leader in oral nicotine delivery – creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI’s IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match’s General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com.
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Be a part of a Revolutionary Change!
At Philip Morris International (PMI), we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.
With huge change comes huge opportunity. So, come join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress.
Your ‘day to day
As the Manufacturing Department Manager, you will play a critical role in optimizing production efficiency by leading and coordinating the line management team within your department or business unit. This position offers you the opportunity to cultivate autonomous, high-performing teams by driving active participation, execution, and development across all levels. You will ensure alignment with daily management systems while upholding the highest standards in safety and quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, plan, and oversee the activities of the assigned business unit in adherence to sustainability, quality, and legal standards.
- Coordinate the line leadership organization to achieve targeted business outcomes.
- Focus on achieving KPIs across the entire value chain (from supplier to consumer), with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, cost, delivery, and morale, using proactive and predictive management approaches.
- Collaborate closely with the Production Manager to develop and implement strategies, particularly in continuous improvement and OPEN initiatives.
- Foster an integrated, high-performing team by applying the OPEN principles to enhance team capabilities and performance.
- Drive the Daily Direction Setting (DDS) process to ensure timely identification of issues and implementation of corrective actions to improve KPIs.
- Oversee the vertical launch of new projects and initiatives on the production lines to ensure smooth and efficient implementation.
- Promote and instill a sense of ownership over equipment and processes within the team.
- Provide ongoing coaching and development to team members, ensuring mastery of daily management systems, ownership, and excellent performance outcomes.
- Build and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders and other departments through effective communication, a positive attitude, and collaborative problem-solving to achieve business objectives.
- Ensure full compliance with local regulations, company policies, and best practices, particularly in safety, health, environmental sustainability, and quality management.
- A degree in Engineering or a related field, with substantial experience in continuous improvement roles.
- A minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing environments.
- Proven expertise in applying lean production tools and effectively managing organizational operations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
- Fluent in English (both written and verbal).
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
What We Offer
We offer employees a competitive base salary and the potential to receive a discretionary annual bonus.
Employees (and their families) also have the option to enroll in our company medical, dental and vision plans. The company offers flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, as well as health savings accounts for those that choose to enroll in a high deductible health plan (HDHP). Employees are auto-enrolled in our company’s 401(k)/Deferred Profit Sharing (DPS) Plan, which provides for both annual 5% employer matching contribution and an annual employer contribution.
As a new hire, you will enjoy an allotment of paid vacation time, paid sick time, 12 paid company holidays, and 3 paid floating holidays. We also provide our employees with paid parental leave, paid family and medical leave, paid bereavement leave, paid sick and safe time, paid public emergency leave, paid time off for jury duty, and paid time off for certain activities relating to their status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or crime. The company offers unpaid national guard and reserve leave, unpaid civil air patrol leave, unpaid qualified volunteer leave, and unpaid time off for employees engaging in certain activities relating to criminal proceedings.
The company also provides basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and short-term and long-term disability insurance to employees at no cost. Employees have the option to purchase supplemental life and AD&D coverage for themselves, spouse, and dependent children.
- Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment, and explore.
- Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where each team member’s contribution is valued; collaborate with some of the world’s best professionals and feel like you belong.
- Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our size and scale provide endless opportunities for growth.
- Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers.
PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 2,300 employees.
PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI’s affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company’s acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022.Philip Morris International and its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke-free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke with the goal of transitioning legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives. In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match – a leader in oral nicotine delivery – creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI’s IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match’s General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com.
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Salary : $107,000 - $147,000
