Manufacturing Process Analyst - Entry-Level

Philip Morris International U.S.; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Philip Morris International U.S. is hiring an Operations Process Specialist for an early careers, entry-level opportunity in Owensboro, KY.

The role builds hands-on experience in manufacturing processes, data analysis, and continuous improvement while supporting production teams to ensure quality and consistency. You'll learn to own defined work, solve routine and moderately complex problems, and grow into a trusted technical contributor over time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain operations, data analytics or a related technical field preferred.
• Relevant internship/co-op/academic project or up to two years in manufacturing engineering, operations, quality, data analysis or process improvement.
• Interest in using statistics, data, and practical problem-solving to improve processes.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; exposure to SAP or another planning system is a plus.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, resource planning, or demand forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned process activities and help ensure work is completed accurately, safely, and in line with PMI standards.
• Support the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of production processes within your assigned area.
• Track progress against department performance targets, identify trends, and highlight improvement opportunities.
• Apply established procedures, adapt approved methods, and escalate issues that fall outside your technical or decision scope.
• Use data, statistics, and practical problem-solving tools to analyze process performance, losses, and root causes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by collecting ideas, supporting evaluations, completing assigned actions, and helping implement approved improvements.
• Coordinate tests of new technologies or materials, document results, support training needs, maintain process documentation, and help prepare for audits.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Statistics

Communication

Collaboration

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related tech field

Tools

Excel

Word

SAP or planning system

Job description

Philip Morris International U.S. is hiring an Operations Process Specialist for an early careers, entry-level opportunity in Owensboro, KY.

The role builds hands-on experience in manufacturing processes, data analysis, and continuous improvement while supporting production teams to ensure quality and consistency. You'll learn to own defined work, solve routine and moderately complex problems, and grow into a trusted technical contributor over time.