Maintenance Supervisor - 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.  

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating maintenance personnel and activities during the assigned shift to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of plant equipment. This role provides leadership to maintenance crafts, ensures scheduled and unscheduled maintenance work is completed effectively, and maintains compliance with company policies, safety standards, and union agreements.

 This position sits with our Swedish Match affiliate.

Your ‘day to day’

• • Supervise and monitor the job performance of general maintenance equipment mechanics, systems mechanics, machinists, general helpers, painters, and oilers assigned to the shift.
  • Maintain accurate timekeeping and attendance records for all assigned personnel.
  • Work closely with the Maintenance Planner/Scheduler to ensure effective utilization of maintenance crafts and proper equipment availability.
  • Ensure all scheduled maintenance work for the shift is assigned, completed, and inspected for quality and completeness.
  • Coordinate and communicate maintenance schedules, priorities, and job status with supervisors on other shifts and with the Plant Maintenance Manager.
  • Train newly assigned maintenance employees on job requirements and provide ongoing coaching and skill development for all assigned personnel.
  • Maintain clear and timely communication with the Maintenance Manager and department managers regarding equipment status, performance issues, and maintenance needs.
  • Develop and implement innovative solutions and contingency plans to ensure optimal equipment availability and minimize downtime.
  • Study, understand, and apply the Union Labor Agreement in day-to-day supervisory activities.
  • Manage personnel and maintenance activities in accordance with corporate policies and procedures.
  • Serve as Step 1 in the grievance process as defined by the labor agreement.
  • Foster a team-oriented work environment and work collaboratively with team members to resolve personnel, safety, or equipment-related issues.
  • Establish, promote, and enforce safe work habits and practices for all maintenance employees.

Who we’re looking for:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background or coursework in engineering is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of maintenance experience required.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Working knowledge of general maintenance practices, including mechanical repair, sheet metal fabrication, and welding.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to supervise and direct maintenance personnel effectively.
• Basic understanding of industrial equipment and maintenance processes.
• Ability to learn plant equipment and systems

Annual Base Salary Range: $ 88,000 - $110,000

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, 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 3,000 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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