Manufacturing Department Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus eligibility

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Wellness program

Career growth

Job summary

Philip Morris International (PMI) seeks an operational leader to optimize production, labor, and materials in Owensboro, KY. You will drive efficiency, safety, and cost control while guiding a large hourly workforce and overseeing inventory, compliance, and plant-wide initiatives.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, strong labor contract understanding, and strategic decision-making within a global smoke-free future company.

Qualifications

• Two years supervisory or shipping/receiving experience; five years for other manufacturing areas.
• Ability to manage multiple operations simultaneously.
• Experience leading large hourly workforces.
• Strong understanding of labor contracts.
• Strong decision-making, planning and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Optimize labor, equipment and material utilization.
• Deliver production targets while maximizing efficiency and controlling costs.
• Implement continuous improvements to reduce variation and improve performance.
• Ensure employees are trained and follow safe work practices.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Maintain positive employee relations and support the grievance process.
• Manage inventory control and storage of materials and finished goods.
• Coordinate product movement to support production and minimize waste.
• Ensure compliance with labor agreements and company policies.
• Promote positive labor relations while achieving business objectives.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas.
• Support plant-wide initiatives, including grounds maintenance and off-site storage projects.

Skills

Labor contract knowledge

Decision making

Planning

Prioritization

Leadership of large hourly teams

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Job description

At Philip Morris International (PMI), we're transforming our business to deliver a smoke-free future. Join us to drive innovation, operational excellence, and meaningful change while growing your career.

Your Day-to-Day

Operational Leadership & Efficiency

• Optimize labor, equipment, and material utilization.
• Deliver production targets while maximizing efficiency and controlling costs.
• Implement continuous improvements that reduce variation and improve performance.

Team Development & Safety

• Ensure employees are trained and follow safe work practices.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain positive employee relations and support the grievance process.

Inventory & Materials Management

• Manage inventory control and storage of materials and finished goods.
• Coordinate product movement to support production and minimize waste.

Union Relations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with labor agreements and company policies.
• Promote positive labor relations while achieving business objectives.

Facility Oversight

• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas.
• Support plant-wide initiatives, including grounds maintenance and off-site storage projects.

Who We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Minimum two years of supervisory or Swedish Match Shipping/Receiving experience; five years for other manufacturing areas.
• Ability to manage multiple operations simultaneously.
• Experience leading large hourly workforces.
• Strong understanding of labor contracts.
• Strong decision-making, planning, and prioritization skills.

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

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, bonus eligibility, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), wellness benefits, and more.
• Career growth opportunities within a global organization.
• An inclusive culture that values collaboration, innovation, and development.
• The opportunity to contribute to PMI's smoke-free future.

PMI's U.S. businesses are committed to providing adult tobacco consumers with better smoke-free alternatives while marketing products responsibly. With more than 3,000 employees and manufacturing facilities in Aurora, CO; Owensboro, KY; and Wilson, NC, PMI continues to invest in innovation, jobs, and growth across the United States. Learn more at www.uspmi.com.

Philip Morris International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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