Production Supervisor

Philip Morris International U.S.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 88,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Philip Morris International (PMI) is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and cost targets. The role involves supervising production teams, maintaining equipment reliability, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the value stream.

Ideal candidates have a technical or engineering background with 3–5 years of manufacturing leadership, strong coaching and communication skills, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Technical School diploma or Engineering degree.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing/operations experience with leadership.
• Strong coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations ensuring safety, quality, productivity and cost targets.
• Supervise and develop production teams; ensure equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma) using OPEN+ tools.
• Support workforce planning including hiring, training and development.
• Organize, supervise and support reports within the established line structure.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Excel skills

Structured problem-solving

Education

Technical School diploma or Engineering degree

Job description

Be a Part of a Revolutionary Change! At Philip Morris International (PMI), we're transforming our business to deliver a smoke-free future. Join a team committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

We’re seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations achieving safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives. Supervise and develop production teams, ensure equipment reliability and operational efficiency, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and support workforce planning to optimize performance and achieve business goals.

Annual Salary Range: $88,000-$105,000

Your Day-to-Day

• Lead by example, ensuring compliance with safety standards, housekeeping practices, and proper asset care through maintenance and cleaning activities.
• Maintain equipment within the assigned area, escalating issues as needed to keep operations running efficiently.
• Support Value Stream activities to achieve production targets cost-effectively, with a focus on waste reduction and cross-shift alignment.
• Identify operational inefficiencies, track performance metrics, and drive corrective actions using OPEN+ tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Coach and develop team members to improve productivity, quality, and safety while addressing performance gaps through corrective actions.
• Organize, supervise, and support direct and indirect reports in accordance with the established line structure.
• Partner with management to implement workforce plans, including hiring, training, development, and organizational improvements.

Who We're Looking For

• Technical School diploma or Engineering degree with experience in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or similar).
• 3-5 years of manufacturing/operations experience, including leadership of production teams.
• Strong coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven accountability, problem-solving, and data analysis capabilities.
• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to interpret technical information and develop actionable recommendations.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Strong collaboration, customer focus, adaptability, and attention to detail.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Philip Morris International Inc.’s U.S. businesses are invested in America’s future and advancing a smoke-free nation. The businesses are committed to providing the approximately 25 million legal-age consumers who smoke cigarettes with better, smoke-free alternatives and to ensuring the products are marketed responsibly. From PMI’s global headquarters in Stamford, CT, and other locations nationwide, PMI U.S. contributes leadership, jobs, investment, and innovation in the U.S. The U.S. businesses employ more than 3,000 people across America and operate product manufacturing facilities. For more information, please visit www.uspmi.com. Philip Morris International (PMI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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