Manager - Manufacturing Specifications

Philip Morris International•Aurora, CO

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Specification Manager leads and enhances U.S. specification management by ensuring accurate, compliant product data and processes. This role oversees a team, drives standardization and governance, and ensures effective alignment between global specifications and local execution to support operational excellence, product quality, and business performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
Experience with specification management, master data, or PLM/ERP systems
Proven leadership experience within manufacturing or regulated environments
Background in operations, quality, or supply chain (5+ years preferred)
Experience working with cross-functional and global teams
Strong leadership and team development capabilities
Expertise in data governance and systems (PLM, ERP)
Process improvement mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and prioritization skills
Project management experience with ability to manage multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team focused on specification and master data management, driving accountability and continuous development
Set team objectives, monitor performance, and support succession planning and long-term capability building
Oversee the implementation, localization, and maintenance of manufacturing specifications across PLM, ERP, and related systems
Ensure accurate translation of specifications into bills of materials (BOMs), attributes, and master data
Manage workload prioritization, task assignments, and timely execution in alignment with defined processes and service levels
Establish and enforce data governance standards to ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity across systems
Monitor data quality and lead corrective and preventive actions (RCA/CAPA), serving as an escalation point for issues
Drive standardization of specification lifecycle processes and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements
Define, track, and report KPIs to measure operational performance and process effectiveness
Collaborate with global teams and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment between local execution and global standards
Act as a key liaison between manufacturing sites, technical teams, and business functions
Lead and support cross-functional projects, managing timelines, resources, and deliverables
Coordinate system enhancements, changes, and deployments to improve functionality and performance
Manage external service providers, ensuring performance, quality, and SLA compliance
Ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and EHSS guidelines, maintaining audit readiness and proper documentation