Director of Manufacturing

British American Tobacco • Winston-Salem, NC

320d

About The Position

Reynolds American is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. We are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry. To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey! REYNOLDS AMERICAN has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Manufacturing in Winston Salem, NC. The position develops partnerships across organizational functions to promote synergies and enhance productivity and efficiency; evaluates operational functions to assess effectiveness and ensure compliance with all regulations and budget expectations. The Director will promote and drive continuous process improvement through engagement with all levels of the organization to achieve maximum results.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Management, Engineering or related field preferred; or 5 years management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive knowledge of SMD/Quality manufacturing processes and efficiency drivers.
• Broad understanding of production and planning as relevant to processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience in a regulated work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for change or innovations and leverage knowledge to achieve desired results.
• Proven ability to identify and develop talent.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement continuous process improvements which align with strategic company objectives.
• Develop vision and strategy while ensuring strategic goal alignment and cooperation across business functions to facilitate a holistic business plan.
• Direct and lead operations management staff in establishing initiatives that align with company objectives.
• Provide leadership and guidance to ensure results driven objectives are clearly defined, communicated, implemented, and monitored for success.
• Direct oversight of project teams responsible for the planning and implementation of new operational procedures, systems and policies.
• Evaluate progress of these directives against established goals and timelines to optimize results.
• Proactively acquire knowledge of new business development initiatives and technology and strategically evaluate application of these to company initiatives and requirements.
• Leverage expertise to inspire a high performing culture through coaching and mentoring of direct reports and other employees across the organization.
• Build cross-functional relationships to facilitate synergies through teamwork.
• Provide direction to management staff regarding corrective action recommendations.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation.
• Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent.
• Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not.
• Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs).
• Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan.
• Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year.
• Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents.
• Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum).
• Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum).
• Voluntary insurances offered at group rates: employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, and auto & home insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support.
• Dependent Scholarship Programs.
• Free confidential personal financial counselling service.
• On-site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers at certain company locations.
• A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees to direct and double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice.
• Health-care concierge service.
• Volunteer service opportunities.
• Extensive training opportunities.
• Company vehicle for eligible employees.
• Mobile phone allowance for eligible employees.
• Sick and Personal Time (exempt employees may be excused with pay for brief absences; non-exempt employees receive up to 6 days).
• Vacation (levels Below Senior Director receive 15 days (pro-rated during first year of service); Senior Director and Officers receive 25 days (pro-rated during first year of service)).
• Holidays (Nine company recognized and two annual personal holidays to be used at the employee's discretion).
• Paid Parental Leave + temporary reduced work schedule opportunity.
• Funeral Leave.
• Short-Term Disability Leave.
• Long-Term Disability Leave.
• Jury Duty Leave.
• Military Leave.
• Released Time for Children's Education.
• Community Outreach Leave.
• Other paid leave benefits, as required by state or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree