Production Supervisor

Philip Morris International U.S. • Aurora, CO

9d • $88,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Philip Morris International is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations and achieve safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives. The role supervises and develops production teams, supports equipment reliability and operational efficiency, drives continuous improvement, and helps plan the workforce to meet business goals.

The supervisor promotes safety, housekeeping, and proper asset care; maintains equipment in the assigned area and escalates issues; and supports Value Stream activities, production targets, waste reduction, and coordination across shifts. The role uses performance metrics and OPEN+ tools to identify inefficiencies and drive corrective actions. It also coaches team members and partners with management on hiring, training, development, and organizational improvements.

The annual salary range is $88,000–$105,000. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Technical school diploma or engineering degree, with experience in continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or Six Sigma.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing or operations experience, including leadership of production teams.
• Strong coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven accountability, problem-solving, and data analysis capabilities.
• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to interpret technical information and develop actionable recommendations.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Strong collaboration, customer focus, adaptability, and attention to detail.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and ensure compliance with safety standards, housekeeping practices, and proper asset care through maintenance and cleaning activities.
• Maintain equipment within the assigned area and escalate issues as needed to support efficient operations.
• Support Value Stream activities to achieve production targets cost-effectively, reduce waste, and align work across shifts.
• Identify operational inefficiencies, track performance metrics, and drive corrective actions using OPEN+ tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Coach and develop team members to improve productivity, quality, and safety, and address performance gaps through corrective actions.
• Organize, supervise, and support direct and indirect reports in accordance with the established line structure.
• Partner with management to implement workforce plans, including hiring, training, development, and organizational improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree