Manager - Manufacturing Specifications

Philip Morris International U.S.; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 136,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k with company match

Wellness benefits

Annual bonus

Job summary

Philip Morris International U.S. is looking for a Manufacturing Specification Manager in Owensboro, KY. The role involves leading a team focused on creating and managing manufacturing specifications to drive operational efficiency and quality compliance. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree and significant leadership experience, especially in regulated environments.

The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $136,000 to $170,000, along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement in an innovative environment focused on a smoke-free future.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operations, quality, or supply chain.
• Experience with specification management and PLM/ERP systems.
• Proven leadership experience within regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high‑performing team focused on management.
• Oversee the implementation of manufacturing specifications.
• Manage workload prioritization and ensure timely execution.

Skills

Specification management

Master data expertise

Leadership

Data governance

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

PLM systems

ERP systems

Job description

Manufacturing Specification Manager

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.

Your day to day

• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing team focused on specification and master data management, driving accountability and continuous development
• Set team objectives, monitor performance, and support succession planning and long‑term capability building
• Oversee the implementation, localisation, and maintenance of manufacturing specifications across PLM, ERP, and related systems
• Ensure accurate translation of specifications into bills of materials (BOMs), attributes, and master data
• Manage workload prioritisation, task assignments, and timely execution in alignment with defined processes and service levels
• Establish and enforce data governance standards to ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity across systems
• Monitor data quality and lead corrective and preventive actions (RCA/CAPA), serving as an escalation point for issues
• Drive standardisation of specification lifecycle processes and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements
• Define, track, and report KPIs to measure operational performance and process effectiveness
• Collaborate with global teams and cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure alignment between local execution and global standards
• Act as a key liaison between manufacturing sites, technical teams, and business functions
• Lead and support cross‑functional projects, managing timelines, resources, and deliverables
• Coordinate system enhancements, changes, and deployments to improve functionality and performance
• Manage external service providers, ensuring performance, quality, and SLA compliance
• Ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and EHSS guidelines, maintaining audit readiness and proper documentation

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
• Experience with specification management, master data, or PLM/ERP systems
• Proven leadership experience within manufacturing or regulated environments
• Background in operations, quality, or supply chain (5+ years preferred)
• Experience working with cross‑functional and global teams
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Expertise in data governance and systems (PLM, ERP)
• Process improvement mindset with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and prioritisation skills
• Project management experience with ability to manage multiple priorities

Annual Base Salary Ranges

• Aurora – €149,600 - $187,000
• Owensboro / Wilson – $136,000 - $170,000

What’s nice to Have

Legally authorised 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 commercialise 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 authorised 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.