Manufacturing Process Lead — Data-Driven Process Excellence

Altria Group, Inc.; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and remote options

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

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

You will analyze process data, identify root causes, and implement standards to improve performance line by line, partnering with frontline teams to translate complex problems into practical improvements and tangible outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• Experience in analyzing data and proficient in data driven platforms (Power BI, Tableau)
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Decision making

Coaching teams

Engineering background

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

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

You will analyze process data, identify root causes, and implement standards to improve performance line by line, partnering with frontline teams to translate complex problems into practical improvements and tangible outcomes.