Production Supervisor

Philip Morris International U.S.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Philip Morris International Inc. seeks a Production Supervisor to lead a shift in Aurora, CO, ensuring safety, asset care, and continuous improvement. You will work with cross-functional teams to meet production targets, coach operators, and maintain equipment reliability. Strong Lean/Kaizen/Six Sigma experience and proficient Excel skills are essential.

The role requires 12-hour rotating shifts, bilingual communication is not required, and PMI offers competitive benefits and a clear career path.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of manufacturing or operations experience required.
• Technical school diploma or engineering degree.
• Experience with Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma or similar methodologies.
• Strong coaching, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example ensuring safety, housekeeping, and asset care.
• Maintain equipment and assets and escalate issues for reliability.
• Support value stream activities to hit production targets and reduce waste.
• Coordinate across shifts to align with production plans and continuous improvement.
• Identify inefficiencies, measure gaps, and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Excel

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

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.

Production Supervisor

Your Day-to-Day

• Lead by example, ensuring compliance with safety standards, housekeeping practices, and proper asset care through effective maintenance and cleaning activities.
• Maintain equipment and assets within the assigned area, escalating issues as needed to ensure operational reliability.
• Support Value Stream activities to achieve production volume targets while reducing waste and improving cost efficiency.
• Partner across shifts to ensure alignment with production plans, standards, and continuous improvement objectives.
• Identify operational inefficiencies, measure performance gaps, and implement corrective actions using OPEN+ and structured problem-solving tools.
• Coach and develop operations team members to drive improvements in productivity, safety, quality, and performance.
• Organize, supervise, and provide guidance to direct and indirect reports according to established line structures.
• Support workforce planning through hiring, training, talent development, and implementation of organizational strategies.

Who We're Looking For

• 3-5 years of manufacturing or operations experience, including direct or indirect production team leadership.
• Technical school diploma or engineering degree, with experience in continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or similar.
• Strong coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High level of accountability, ownership, and results orientation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience using structured problem-solving tools.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to analyze technical data and develop actionable recommendations.
• Strong collaboration, teamwork, customer focus, adaptability, and attention to detail.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Base Salary: $88,000 - $110,000 + overtime eligible
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) with employer contributions and 5% match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Optional supplemental insurance for employees and dependents

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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