Business Unit Manager

Philip Morris • Aurora, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Philip Morris International is seeking a Business Unit Manager for its Production Operations team in Aurora, Colorado. The role leads all activities within an assigned production business unit, ensuring compliance with Sustainability, Quality, Safety, and Legal requirements. It drives performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale (SQDCM) and fosters a preventive and predictive culture aligned with Open+/IOS principles.

The manager oversees quality, production and delivery, productivity and continuous improvement, and team leadership and development. The role also leads and supports Open+/IOS pillar initiatives, including Standard Work, Autonomous Maintenance, and problem-solving practices. The annual salary range is $132,000–$165,000.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of manufacturing experience in FMCG, pharmaceutical, or similar industries.
• At least 3 years of leadership or management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Integrated Work Systems (IWS), Daily Management Systems (DMS), or similar continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product quality and compliance across materials and finished goods.
• Partner with teams to prevent defects and improve customer satisfaction.
• Execute production plans and achieve performance targets.
• Lead DDS, monitor KPIs, and drive corrective actions.
• Improve productivity by reducing waste, downtime, and inefficiencies.
• Drive standardization, best practices, and continuous improvement.
• Develop team capabilities and foster accountability.
• Promote engagement, training, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Lead and support Open+/IOS pillar initiatives.
• Drive Standard Work, Autonomous Maintenance, and problem-solving practices.
• Ensure compliance with Sustainability, Quality, Safety, and Legal requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager