MBU Shift Lead

ITG Brands; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k match

Paid holidays & time off

Job summary

ITG Brands, LLC is seeking a shift supervisor to manage a diverse manufacturing team within a Mini Business Unit. The role focuses on daily management systems, standards adherence, and employee engagement, with rotation to the Process Lead role on any shift.

The candidate will drive continuous improvement, monitor losses, and lead a culture of lean practices while ensuring safety and GMP compliance across production lines.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in Manufacturing Supervision or related field; 3+ years supervisory experience.
• 3+ years related work experience in manufacturing environment.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and MS Power BI (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse manufacturing team as part of a Mini Business Unit.
• Monitor daily management systems, adherence to standards, and employee engagement.
• Direct, mentor, and train manufacturing employees in a factory setting.
• Collaborate with MBU Lead to drive continuous improvement and lean practices.
• Review processes to identify improvement opportunities and mitigate losses.
• Ensure safety, quality, and GMP/FDA guideline compliance.
• Analyze production records and coordinate cross-shift handovers.
• Build capability and model company behaviors.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal/written communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Training/coaching

Education

Associate degree in Manufacturing Supervision

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Engineering

Tools

MS Power BI

SAP

MIS

Business Objects

Job description

ITG Brands is the third-largest tobacco company in the USA with offerings of some of the most well-known cigarette, cigar, and e-vapor brands. As a member of the globally recognized Imperial Brands PLC family, we are a forward-thinking partner with operational integrity.

ITG Brands is committed to putting consumers at the center of what we do, while creating an innovative workplace where inclusion, creativity, and bold thinking drive progress. This empowers us to bring our true selves to work, to collaborate more effectively through showing our passion and being confident to bring new ideas to the table.

We are not afraid to seize opportunities and make things happen – both individually and collaboratively. We strive to exceed expectations by seeing things differently and doing things differently. This truly is a place where we all share a challenger mindset which drives our success.

What You Will Do

- JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for managing a diverse manufacturing team as part of a Mini Business Unit (MBU) and focusing on the daily management systems, adherence to standards, and engagement of employees. Shift Leads report the MBU Lead in the area they are assigned. Track and analyze data utilizing MBU hourly/salary resources will apply advanced problem solving to identify opportunities and eliminate the root cause for all types of losses. Direct, discipline, train, and assist manufacturing employees in a factory setting. This position is intended to be rotational with the Process Lead position on any shift.

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the Company)

Collaborate with MBU Lead and MBU Team to drive a cultural change to maintain continuous improvement efforts beyond process & project activities and to a lean way of working.

Review existing processes to identify opportunities for process improvement to ensure the development and execution of the plant's zero loss journey focused on mitigating MBU all types of losses. Evaluate and prioritize potential improvements based on gains and required effort.

Support and actively supervise MBU employees to achieve company goals by communicating expectations, planning, monitoring, training, coaching, and evaluating job results as well as counsels’ employees on how to achieve an optimal output or workflow. Collaborate with the training department(s) to schedule training and evaluate training effectiveness.

Maintain a safe, and efficient environment for all employees and enforces company policies, guidelines, and procedures by providing staff development opportunities and maintaining safety programs.

Supervise assigned staff for accuracy of detailed work, manufacturing processes, machine set-up, brand changes, overall equipment operation, recordkeeping, safety, housekeeping, procedures, and responsibility associated with the area of GMP and FDA guidelines.

Compile and analyze production records and ensure that production plans are completed by a certain time, organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules and coordinate appropriate activities and stakeholders to identify and eliminate obstacles as well as identify, suggest, and implement improvements. Ensure cross shift activities and shifts handover process efficiency through meetings, planning, communication issues/actions for the next shift.

Ensure quality production standards are maintained by examining output, checking finished product, conducting physical examinations of testing devices, tagging, and/or removing nonconforming product, and monitoring employee use of inspection equipment and compliance to the trained standard operating procedures.

Ensure the reactive and preventive maintenance, and mechanical repairs of all production equipment to meet or exceed safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Utilize Machine Information Systems (MIS), SAP, Business Objects, DAR, and other data systems to identify machine performance trends.

Build capability of others and role model of Company Behaviors: Start with the Consumer, Collaborate with Purpose, Take Accountability with Confidence, Be Authentic and Inclusive to All, and Build our future.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in Manufacturing Supervision, or related field of study
• 3+ years related work experience
• 3+ years of supervisory experience
• Must be 21 years of age or older

Knowledge of:

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams
• MS Power BI (preferred)

Skilled in:

• Verbal and written communication
• Presentation and training
• Problem/situation analysis
• Effective time and task management
• Multitasking capabilities
• Flexibility and adaptability

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and manage others in a production operation
• Communicate to a broad and diverse audience
• Plan, organize, prioritize, and manage projects or programs
• Maintain effective working relationships
• Demonstrate critical thinking
• Work with diverse populations and varying education levels
• Receive and communicate information orally and in writing
• Prioritize assignments, workload, and manage time accordingly
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed

- PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Lean Management, Engineering, or related field of study
• 5+ years related work experience
• 3+ years of supervisory experience
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent

Work Environment and Physical Demand

Requires light physical effort. Occasionally lifts or moves moderate to heavy weight objects (10-50 lbs.)

Walks, sits, or stands for prolonged periods

Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills

Requires prolonged machine operation including computer and keyboard equipment

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/life insurance/disability plans
• Dollar for dollar 401k match up to 6% and 5% annual company contribution
• 15 Company-paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Employee recognition and discount programs
• Education assistance
• Employee referral bonus program

Annual Base Salary Range: $78459.00 - $104611.00

Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. This role may also be eligible for annual bonus or incentive compensation.

This job description describes the essential functions of the job at the time the job description was created, but it is not an exhaustive list of tasks, duties and responsibilities. In addition, the position may evolve or change over time and such changes may not be reflected in the job description until it is next updated.

Everyone Belongs

ITG Brands and ITG Cigars provides equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you have a concern about discrimination in the application or hiring process or you need an accommodation based on religion, disability or pregnancy in the application or hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail] .