Analyst Manufacturing (Line Support)

Together We Innovate. Together We Change. Join the US Smokeless Tobacco team in Richmond, VA as a Manufacturing Analyst/Line Support and lead work that directly impacts the quality and safety of a nationally recognized product brand.

About the role

Assist production departments to fulfill business unit objectives linked to factory/manufacturing goals and strategy through continuous process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes key measures and contributing factors to identify problems/validate root causes, communicate findings, and propose options/recommendations to business unit teams
• Support Integrated Work Systems (IWS), Autonomous Maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Works directly with teams to standardize the scheduling, design, and execution of work processes and their ongoing monitoring/improvement
• Evaluates, develops and improves processes to clearly connect and communicate schedule status, changes, and work flows to Natural Work Teams and business units
• Translates changes in business unit/departmental processes to align supporting work processes and assure improved performance
• Provides/performs required work process approval or authorization for critical processes within business units
• Serves as team liaison to customers/suppliers within or of business units
• Provides coaching on and development of problem solving/continuous improvement skills to enhance capability of Natural Work Team members

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in technical/business field
• Three years of experience in a manufacturing environment with familiarity in principles and concepts of Quality Systems/ISO/Lean
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and successfully fulfill/execute multiple requests
• Demonstrated proficiency in software and database applications to manage data and develop reporting tools and information
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, matrixed environment with multiple customers and varied needs
• Understanding of Lean tools, thinking, and techniques with experience in problem solving techniques/statistical analysis
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment including standing, lifting, and working varied shifts or overtime as needed
• Must be willing to work 2nd or 3rd shift

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,800.00 - $118,750.00, based on experience, knowledge, and qualifications.

Benefits

• Flexible and remote work options
• 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, and a 37.5-hour workweek
• Annual merit increases and performance bonus
• 401(k) matching from day one, plus Deferred Profit Sharing (13%-17% of base salary)
• Student loan repayment assistance and professional development stipends
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Paid parental and bonding leave
• Wellness programs for whole well-being
• Paid volunteer days