Manufacturing Process Lead

Altria; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and remote options

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Professional development stipends

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Volunteer days

Job summary

Altria in Richmond, VA is seeking a Manufacturing Process Lead to own process excellence, drive data-informed decisions, improve equipment capability, and coach teams for sustained results.

You will analyze process data, identify root causes, and implement standards that raise performance line by line across operations. This is a high-impact role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience in analyzing data and proficient in data-driven platforms.
• Manufacturing production experience and knowledge of processes and equipment.
• Decisive with time constraints and minimal direction.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a changing environment.
• Use logic and deductive reasoning to develop lasting solutions.
• Strong skills in strategic thinking, problem solving, troubleshooting, decision making, and organization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to identify and eliminate top process losses
• Ensure application of problem-solving tools to drive out losses, identify root cause and improve overall process capability
• Standardize & implement equipment operating and work processes for their area and reapply as needed
• Understanding need to change and updating centerlines as appropriate; communicate and train the team on changes
• Actively participates in the execution of the action plan for the day to tackle the top loss
• Standardizing and improving rapid changeovers (RCO)
• Generate and analyze weekly loss tree data & quarterly loss analysis to prioritize weekly & 90-day plan action items
• Conduct regular health checks on active Daily Management Systems to identify opportunities, develop actions to resolve gaps, and share results in DS meetings
• Actively participates in line Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings to report centerline (CL) compliance & Changeover (CO) adherence to plan
• Identify ways to coach and build capability of team members on Integrated Work System tools and processes

Skills

Data analysis

Power BI

Tableau

Manufacturing experience

Independent judgment

Prioritization

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Together We Innovate. Together We Change.

Are you passionate about transforming manufacturing performance and eliminating process losses at scale? We’re looking for a Manufacturing Process Lead to take ownership of process excellence within our Richmond facility, driving data-informed decisions, improving equipment capability, and coaching teams to deliver sustained results.

In this role, you’ll be at the center of operations analyzing process data, identifying root causes, and implementing standards that improve performance line by line. You’ll partner closely with frontline teams, influencing how work gets done every day while building capability and ownership across the operation. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy turning complex data and problems into practical, lasting improvements, this is a unique opportunity to make a visible impact.

What you will be doing:

• Analyze data to identify and eliminate top process losses
• Ensure appropriate application of problem-solving tools to drive out losses, identify root cause and improve overall process capability
• Standardize & implement equipment operating and work processes for their area and reapply as needed
• Understanding need to change and updating centerlines as appropriate; communicate and train the team on changes
• Actively participates in the execution of the action plan for the day to tackle the top loss
• Standardizing and improving rapid changeovers (RCO)
• Generate and analyze weekly loss tree data & quarterly loss analysis to prioritize weekly & 90-day plan action items
• Conduct regular health checks on active Daily Management Systems to identify opportunities, develop actions to resolve gaps, and share results in DS meetings
• Actively participates in line Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings to report centerline (CL) compliance & Changeover (CO) adherence to plan
• Identify ways to coach and build capability of team members on Integrated Work System tools and processes

What we want you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (mechanical, electrical, industrial, etc.)
• Experience in analyzing data and proficient in data driven platforms (i.e. Power BI, Tableau or any other relevant software)
• Manufacturing Production experience and knowledge of processes and equipment.
• Can make decisions using independent judgment under time constraints with minimal direction when required
• Demonstrate the ability to balance multiple priorities in a changing environment.
• Can draw upon knowledge and experience to resolve problems, identify needs, and apply logic / deductive reasoning to develop and implement lasting solutions
• Skills in strategic thinking, problem solving, troubleshooting, decision making, and organization.

The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $80,800.00 - $118,750.00.

Why You’ll Love Building Your Career at Altria

At Altria, we believe a great career starts with feeling supported — both at work and in life. Here’s what you’ll find here:

• Work where life works for you — with flexible and remote options that fit your world, not the other way around.
• Own your time — start with 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, and a 37.5-hour workweek so you can recharge and live fully
• A place where you belong — where your ideas are welcomed, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real
• Get recognized for your work – annual merit increases and performance bonus
• A future you can count on — 401(k) matching from day one; plus Deferred Profit Sharing, an annual company contribution in an amount equal to 13%-17% of your base salary
• Help with your goals — get help with student loan repayment assistance, attend a conference, or gain a new certification with professional development stipends
• Support for what matters most — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Celebrating your milestones — paid parental and bonding leave for life’s biggest moments.
• Wellness that goes beyond work — programs that care for your whole well-being at whatever stage you are in your life
• A culture that gives back — paid volunteer days and a shared commitment to making a difference

At Altria, we offer more than benefits — we offer a career that fits your life, rewards your ambition, and celebrates your impact.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.