Assistant Manufacturing Department Manager

About the role

The Assistant Manufacturing Department Manager will provide assistance to the Department Manager in all manufacturing processes and procedures. Key responsibilities include analyzing areas of responsibility, providing recommendations for improvement, assisting in directing and coordinating employee activities, supporting production operations, maintaining production records, training new employees, enforcing safety policies, monitoring daily shift operations, ensuring compliance with company policies, overseeing production quality, communicating with maintenance teams, learning and following SOPs, developing and applying knowledge of union contracts, and assisting in the grievance process.

Responsibilities

• Analyze areas of responsibility and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Aid in directing, motivating, and coordinating the activities of assigned employees.
• Support oversight of production operations to identify and address equipment or process issues.
• Maintain accurate production records and clerical activities within production management systems.
• Aid in training new employees on production procedures, safety standards, and plant equipment.
• Enforce company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Support the Production Manager in monitoring daily shift operations and reporting any issues or concerns.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Aid in overseeing production quality to ensure high standards and finished product excellence.
• Communicate regularly with maintenance teams regarding equipment repairs and maintenance needs.
• Learn and follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) required for departmental operations.
• Aid in the development and revision of SOPs as needed.
• Develop and apply knowledge of union contracts, ensuring operations are conducted in compliance with labor agreements.
• Assist in the Step 1 of the grievance process within the department.
• Provide leadership and independently manage department operations as needed to cover staffing gaps.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework preferred.
• Previous manufacturing and/or packaging experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple operations simultaneously while effectively collaborating with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Prominent ability to supervise a large group of hourly, union employees, with a strong understanding of labor agreements and their application within the assigned area.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute activities and projects within established timelines.
• Ability to lead, supervise, and take decisive action to achieve company and departmental goals.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of labor laws and collective bargaining agreements.

Benefits

Annual Base Salary Range: $66,400 - $83,000

Pay

Annual Base Salary Range: $66,400 - $83,000

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate shifts including 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts.

What’s Nice to Have

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus (applicable based on level of position)
• Great medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Incredible wellness benefits
• Many other perks and opportunities for professional growth

Seize the Freedom to Define Your Future

We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment, and explore. Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong. Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress. Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 3,000 employees. PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI’s affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company’s acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022. Philip Morris International and its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke-free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate, and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke with the goal of transitioning legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives. In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match – a leader in oral nicotine delivery – creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI’s IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match’s General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com.