Manufacturing Operations Leader - Associate Manager

Altria; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Remote options

401(k) matching

Professional development stipends

Comprehensive health coverage

Job summary

Altria's U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company is seeking an Associate Manager Manufacturing for our Richmond, VA facility. You will lead maintenance operations, supervise MULs and maintenance leads, and drive continuous improvement across shifts and teams.

You will mentor technicians, coordinate training plans, allocate resources, and support unionized workforce initiatives while ensuring safety, quality, and compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a unionized setting.
• Knowledge of Integrated Work Systems (IWS), labor/contract management, and technical operations.
• Strong safety, environmental, quality, and compliance awareness and application.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Maintenance Unit Leaders (MULs) and maintenance leads across shifts.
• Conduct and oversee training for MULs and mechanics/electricians.
• Allocate resources and balance staffing to meet production and maintenance needs; coordinate start-up/shutdown and weekend work.
• Lead cross-functional IWS projects and support pillar initiatives and daily management systems.
• Provide backup for department leadership and advise on union-related matters.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing operations

IWS framework

Labor contract management

Technical knowledge

Job description

Altria's U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company is seeking an Associate Manager Manufacturing for our Richmond, VA facility. You will lead maintenance operations, supervise MULs and maintenance leads, and drive continuous improvement across shifts and teams.

You will mentor technicians, coordinate training plans, allocate resources, and support unionized workforce initiatives while ensuring safety, quality, and compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.