Analyst Manufacturing

Altria Group, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days

13 holidays

Floating holidays

37.5-hour workweek

401(k) matching

Deferred Profit Sharing 13%–17%

Student loan repayment assistance

Professional development stipends

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Volunteer days

Job summary

Altria Group, Inc. in Richmond, VA is seeking a Manufacturing Analyst to power the Maintenance Planning & Scheduling team. The role emphasizes turning data into actionable insights for staffing decisions in a unionized manufacturing setting.

You’ll provide in-depth analysis, reporting, and decision support, coordinating staffing for IAM crafts and maintaining headcount by budget and contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred or 10+ years in maintenance/staffing.
• Experience working under labor contracts.
• Strong analytical skills to craft staffing solutions.
• Proficiency in Excel and WorkBrain; data handling.
• Project management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Staff IAM craft positions across all shifts, including holidays and shutdowns.
• Coordinate pulls, openings and transfers within IAM population with management input.
• Serve as liaison between IAM union and management to resolve staffing issues.
• Manage IAM vacation requests and updates to reflect changes.
• Oversee automated IAM overtime and vacation solicitation systems.
• Maintain reconciled headcount to budget with HR and Finance.
• Present insights and recommendations to management and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Staffing solutions

Labor contracts

Communication findings

Education

Bachelor's degree or 10 years exp

Tools

Excel

WorkBrain

Job description

Philip Morris USA is on the lookout for a sharp, results-driven Manufacturing Analyst to power our Maintenance Planning & Scheduling team in Richmond, Virginia. If you're passionate about transforming data into actionable insights and thrive in a fast-paced, unionized manufacturing environment, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact.

As the Analyst, you will be an integral member of our team, responsible for providing in-depth data analysis, reporting, and insights to support organizational decision-making. This role requires attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex findings to diverse audiences.

You will also provide critical staffing decision support for all IAM craft positions within the Manufacturing Center (MC), following existing contractual requirements and daily production and maintenance requirements.

What you will be doing:

• Staff the MC for Maintenance Mechanics, Sheetmetal, Pipefitters and Instrument Electricians across all 3 shifts, weekend, weeklong, holidays and shutdowns.
• Coordinate Pulls, openings and transfers within IAM population. Collaborate with Management on impacts of such activity by making recommendations as needed.
• Serve as liaison between IAM Union and management to resolve staffing issues.
• Manage updates and changes to all IAM vacation requests.
• Manage the automated system for IAM Overtime and Vacation Solicitation, keeping all tables and profiles up to date with changes to ensure accurate output.
• Maintain a reconciled headcount to budget with Human Resources and Finance.
• Present insights and recommendations to management and other key stakeholders.

What we want you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is preferred or possesses a minimum of ten years of experience in a field related to maintenance and/or staffing
• Experience in working subject to labor contracts
• Strong analytical skills to create staffing solutions in atypical scenarios
• Proficiency in end-user computer skills (Excel, WorkBrain)
• Project management experience is a plus.

The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $80,800.00 - $118,750.00.

Why You’ll Love Building Your Career at Altria

At Altria, we believe a great career starts with feeling supported — both at work and in life. Here’s what you’ll find here:

• Own your time — start with 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, and a 37.5-hour workweek so you can recharge and live fully.
• A place where you belong — where your ideas are welcomed, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real.
• Get recognized for your work — annual merit increases and performance bonus.
• A future you can count on — 401(k) matching from day one; plus Deferred Profit Sharing, an annual company contribution in an amount equal to 13%–17% of your base salary.
• Help with your goals — get help with student loan repayment assistance, attend a conference, or gain a new certification with professional development stipends.
• Support for what matters most — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Celebrating your milestones — paid parental and bonding leave for life’s biggest moments.
• Wellness that goes beyond work — programs that care for your whole well-being at whatever stage you are in your life.
• A culture that gives back — paid volunteer days and a shared commitment to making a difference.

At Altria, we offer more than benefits — we offer a career that fits your life, rewards your ambition, and celebrates your impact.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Altria is a Fortune 500 company that has a leading portfolio of products for U.S. adult tobacco and nicotine consumers 21+. For decades we’ve been leaders in the tobacco industry, but the industry is evolving - and so are we. Our Vision is Moving Beyond Smoking™.

At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders.

Altria is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, John Middleton, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, Helix Innovations, and NJOY. Altria complements its tobacco portfolio with equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev and Cronos Group.