Lean Process Lead - Manufacturing Excellence

Philip Morris International U.S.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Philip Morris International U.S. (PMI) is seeking a Process Lead to drive continuous improvement across Aurora, CO manufacturing operations.

You will lead efficiency initiatives, analyze data, and coordinate global best practices to improve productivity, quality, and sustainability. The ideal candidate has a engineering degree and 3+ years in manufacturing or CI, with Lean, Six Sigma, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement experience required.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
• Strong knowledge of problem-solving and continuous improvement tools (root cause analysis, Pareto, Fishbone, 8D).
• Data analysis skills and ability to apply statistics to drive improvements.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, production planning, resource planning, and demand forecasting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, sustainability, and performance.
• Collect, evaluate, and prioritize improvement opportunities with stakeholders to implement solutions.
• Identify training and capability-building needs and coordinate development programs.
• Analyze process performance, losses, and data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and execute action plans to improve productivity, quality, and operational effectiveness.
• Coordinate testing and implementation of new technologies, materials, and process enhancements.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to share best practices.
• Manage process changes, ensuring specifications remain current.
• Design and optimize processes to meet customer expectations and PMI standards.
• Maintain management systems and support audits.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen/Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Philip Morris International U.S. (PMI) is seeking a Process Lead to drive continuous improvement across Aurora, CO manufacturing operations.

You will lead efficiency initiatives, analyze data, and coordinate global best practices to improve productivity, quality, and sustainability. The ideal candidate has a engineering degree and 3+ years in manufacturing or CI, with Lean, Six Sigma, and strong problem-solving skills.