Manufacturing Supervisor

About the Role

Reynolds American is evolving into a global multi-category business with the purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World. As a Manufacturing Supervisor in Winston Salem, you will lead daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals. This role involves supervising and developing production employees, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and performance while ensuring compliance with quality, regulatory, and EHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drive manufacturing performance by aligning operations with company goals, optimizing workflows, improving efficiencies, and supporting production objectives.
• Lead and develop teams by setting expectations, monitoring performance, providing coaching and feedback, and building employee capability and engagement.
• Enhance operational excellence through data analysis, process improvement initiatives, cost reduction strategies, inventory and material optimization, and implementation of effective systems and procedures.
• Ensure compliance and quality standards by applying sound judgment regarding regulatory requirements, company policies, GMP practices, and operational controls.
• Promote EHS and ESG performance by maintaining a safe work environment, implementing EHS/ESG programs, ensuring training and compliance, reducing risks and environmental impacts, and supporting incident reporting and corrective actions.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems/data tools.
• Proven record of high performance in a manufacturing environment, with the ability to achieve operational goals and drive results.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage, motivate, and develop teams effectively.
• Self-motivated change agent who generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, and drives continuous improvement.
• Valid driver's license meeting company requirements.

Preferred experience includes managing production teams and working in FDA-regulated manufacturing environments.

Benefits

• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company match of 100% of employee pre-tax/Roth contributions up to six percent, plus an additional 3% company contribution whether the employee participates or not.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; Health Savings Account start-up contribution for high-deductible plan enrollees; Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care.
• Insurance: Company-paid life insurance (1x annual base pay, $50,000 minimum) and accidental death or dismemberment insurance (2x annual base pay, $50,000 minimum). Voluntary insurance options include employee and dependent life, AD&D, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, and auto & home insurance.
• Financial & Family Support: Tuition reimbursement, student loan support, dependent scholarship programs, free confidential personal financial counseling, charitable giving matching grants, and health-care concierge service.
• Wellness & Work-Life: On-site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers at certain locations, volunteer service opportunities, and extensive training programs.
• Paid Leave:
  • Sick and Personal Time (exempt employees may be excused with pay for brief absences; non-exempt employees receive up to 6 days).
  • Vacation (15 days for levels below Senior Director, 25 days for Senior Director and Officers; pro-rated during first year).
  • Holidays (9 company-recognized holidays plus 2 annual personal holidays).
  • Paid Parental Leave plus temporary reduced work schedule opportunity.
  • Funeral Leave, Short-Term Disability Leave, Long-Term Disability Leave, Jury Duty Leave, Military Leave, and Community Outreach Leave.
  • Other paid leave benefits as required by state or local law.
• Additional Perks: Company vehicle and mobile phone allowance for eligible employees.

Career Development

Reynolds American offers a transformative environment with opportunities for internal advancement, online learning platforms, and personalized growth programs to nurture leadership skills. The organization values diverse perspectives, experiences, and talents to drive continuous improvement and achieve business objectives.