Position Title:  Assistant Manufacturing Department Manager - Days

Assistant Manufacturing Department Manager - Owensboro KY

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, if you 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.  

This position sits with our Swedish Match affiliate.

The Assistant Manufacturing Department Manager will provide assistance to the Department Manager in all manufacturing processes and procedures.

Your ‘day to day’

• Analyze area of responsibility and make recommendations. 
• Assist in directing, motivating and coordinating the activities of all assigned employees.
• Assist in oversite of production activities to identify any production or equipment issues.
• Maintain production clerical activities in production management software.
• Assist in training new personnel on existing production protocol, safety and plant equipment. 
• Enforce company safety policies and procedures.
• Assist Production Manager in observing daily shift operations and report any new developments or concerns.
• Comply with Swedish Match policies and procedures.
• Assist in oversite of production qualify to ensure exceptional finished products.
• Regularly communicate with maintenance staff about repair and maintenance needs of equipment.
• Study and learn SPO/s required for Departmental Operation.
• Assist in SOP development/modification as needed.
• Learn and put into practice a complete and accurate knowledge of contractual obligations with the Union and conduct manufacturing operations with proper regard for Union relations and their impacts on business.
• Assist in Step #1 in the grievance process for the department.
• Manage the department independently as needed to cover vacancies.

Who we’re looking for:

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred.
• Manufacturing process and/or packaging experience is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate several different operations concurrently. Cooperate and coordinate with persons at all levels of management.
• Ability to practice effective supervision of a large number of hourly union employees. Understanding of the current labor contract as it specifically applies to employees under assigned area.
• Ability to plan actions and establish priorities for activities and projects with a time frame.
• Ability to supervise and take direct action as required to achieve company and department targets.
• Must be able to work 6am - 6pm on a 4-on - 4-off schedule.  (subject to change if coverage is needed during another time).

What’s ‘nice to have’

Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (required)

What we offer 

• We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more! 

• 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 everyone’s contribution is respected; Collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong. 

• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress. 

• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers. 

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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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