Maintenance Supervisor - OTP

Philip Morris International U.S.; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus eligibility

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k with company match

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Philip Morris International (PMI) in Owensboro, KY seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead daily maintenance, ensure safe operation and maximize uptime. You’ll oversee technicians, plan work, troubleshoot issues, and drive improvements across equipment and processes.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing maintenance, vocational training or equivalent, strong leadership and CMMS experience, plus the ability to manage labor contracts and prioritize safety. Competitive benefits available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical/electrical experience in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, coaching and communication skills.
• Experience with CMMS and maintenance reliability practices.
• Ability to schedule work and drive accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable equipment operation.
• Schedule and oversee maintenance to maximize team performance.
• Drive continuous improvement and 5S initiatives.
• Train, develop and manage maintenance team members.
• Collaborate with production to optimize equipment and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Coaching

Troubleshooting

CMMS

Continuous improvement

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Vocational training or equivalent experience

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor (OTP) - 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 (OTP) leads daily maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient equipment operation. This role oversees technicians, schedules work, supports troubleshooting, and drives continuous improvement, playing a key role in equipment reliability, team development, and maintaining high safety and performance standards.

This position sits with our Swedish Match affiliate.

Your ‘day to day’

• Promote a safe work environment and enforce safe work practices
• Analyze operations and recommend improvements for labor, materials, and equipment efficiency
• Schedule and oversee maintenance activities to maximize team performance
• Lead, coach, and motivate maintenance teams to meet productivity goals
• Support production through optimal machine utilization and reduced downtime
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., problem solving, 5S)
• Ensure proper training, performance management, and development of team members
• Maintain maintenance inventory and implement efficient storage practices
• Monitor equipment condition and manage preventive maintenance to maximize uptime
• Support installation and integration of new machinery
• Maintain accurate employee records (payroll, attendance, performance)
• Collaborate with production to optimize equipment and process performance
• Ensure compliance with labor agreements and company policies
• Work a flexible schedule across shifts as needed

Who We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• Vocational training or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of mechanical/electrical experience in manufacturing

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills
• Proven ability to schedule work, train teams, and drive accountability
• Strong troubleshooting skills (mechanical, electrical, programming)
• Experience with CMMS and maintenance reliability practices
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Continuous improvement mindset

Other Requirements

• Ability to understand labor contracts
• Must complete NOCTI assessment
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods

Annual Base Salary Range: $ 80,000 - $100,000

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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