Assistant Manufacturing Department Manager - Days

Philip Morris International • Owensboro, KY

17d

About The Position

Assistant Manufacturing Department Manager - Owensboro KY Be a part of a revolutionary change! At Philip Morris International (PMI), we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future. With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress. This position sits with our Swedish Match affiliate. The Assistant Manufacturing Department Manager will provide assistance to the Department Manager in all manufacturing processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred.
• Manufacturing process and/or packaging experience is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate several different operations concurrently.
• Cooperate and coordinate with persons at all levels of management.
• Ability to practice effective supervision of a large number of hourly union employees.
• Understanding of the current labor contract as it specifically applies to employees under assigned area.
• Ability to plan actions and establish priorities for activities and projects with a time frame.
• Ability to supervise and take direct action as required to achieve company and department targets.
• Must be able to work 6am - 6pm on a 4-on - 4-off schedule. (subject to change if coverage is needed during another time).

Nice To Haves

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (required)

Responsibilities

• Analyze area of responsibility and make recommendations.
• Assist in directing, motivating and coordinating the activities of all assigned employees.
• Assist in oversite of production activities to identify any production or equipment issues.
• Maintain production clerical activities in production management software.
• Assist in training new personnel on existing production protocol, safety and plant equipment.
• Enforce company safety policies and procedures.
• Assist Production Manager in observing daily shift operations and report any new developments or concerns.
• Comply with Swedish Match policies and procedures.
• Assist in oversite of production qualify to ensure exceptional finished products.
• Regularly communicate with maintenance staff about repair and maintenance needs of equipment.
• Study and learn SPO/s required for Departmental Operation.
• Assist in SOP development/modification as needed.
• Learn and put into practice a complete and accurate knowledge of contractual obligations with the Union and conduct manufacturing operations with proper regard for Union relations and their impacts on business.
• Assist in Step #1 in the grievance process for the department.
• Manage the department independently as needed to cover vacancies.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED