Process Lead

Philip Morris International U.S.•Aurora, CO

3d•$88,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Lead drives continuous improvement and process optimization at PMI’s manufacturing facility in Aurora, Colorado. The role analyzes process performance, operational data, and losses; develops and executes improvement plans; and coordinates the testing and implementation of new technologies, materials, and process enhancements. The Process Lead also manages process changes, maintains current specifications and standards, supports management systems and audits, and collaborates with local, regional, and global stakeholders to adopt best practices. The position includes identifying capability-building needs and coordinating development programs to address skill gaps.

Requirements

At least 3 years of manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement experience.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong knowledge of problem-solving and continuous improvement tools, including root cause analysis, Pareto, Fishbone, and 8D.
Ability to analyze data and apply statistical methods to drive process improvements.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, resource planning, and demand forecasting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and SAP.
Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
Fluency in English.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, sustainability, and overall performance.
Collect, evaluate, and prioritize improvement opportunities, partnering with local, regional, and global stakeholders to implement solutions.
Identify training and capability-building needs and coordinate development programs to close skill gaps.
Analyze process performance, losses, and operational data to identify improvement opportunities.
Develop and execute action plans to improve productivity, quality, and operational effectiveness.
Coordinate testing and implementation of new technologies, materials, and process enhancements.
Collaborate with regional and global teams to share and adopt best practices.
Manage process changes and ensure specifications and standards remain current and effective.
Design and optimize processes that meet customer expectations and PMI standards.
Maintain management systems and support internal and external audits.