Production Line Manager I

About the role

PMI is seeking a Production Line Manager to lead production operations, develop teams, drive continuous improvement, and ensure a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence. This role is responsible for the 24-hour performance of assigned production line(s), ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining safety, quality, sustainability, and equipment reliability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with PMI policies, legal requirements, EHS&S standards, GMPs, and company procedures
• Promote a safe workplace and support sustainability initiatives, including waste reduction, segregation, and pollution prevention
• Lead Safety Metrics, Incident Elimination, Quality Trigger, Clean, Inspect & Lubricate (CIL), and Defect Handling programs
• Facilitate Daily Direction Setting (DDS), shift handovers, and team huddles
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements for raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products
• Lead Quality Trigger activities to maintain product quality, integrity, and traceability
• Monitor performance, lead corrective actions, and drive ownership of quality at the source
• Lead Daily, Weekly, and Monthly DDS processes to achieve production and business goals
• Drive loss elimination, production attainment, and continuous improvement efforts
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies, including IPS, UPS, and 6W2H
• Develop and execute 90-day improvement plans to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
• Maintain accurate operational data to support business and regulatory requirements
• Lead maintenance planning and execution to ensure stable, reliable operations
• Own Defect Handling and CIL systems and ensure timely completion of maintenance activities
• Lead, coach, and develop production teams to achieve business objectives
• Build technical capability, accountability, and team autonomy through training and mentoring
• Foster collaboration across functions and address performance concerns when needed
• Lead OPEN+ and IMS initiatives that support a zero-loss culture
• Conduct failure mode analysis, implement corrective actions, and drive sustainable operational improvements
• Ensure compliance with contractor qualification and change management requirements

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, or Master's Degree required; science-related field preferred
• 3-5 years of manufacturing or production experience
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills

Pay

Annual Base Salary: $88,000 - $110,000