Production Line Manager

PRODUCTION LINE MANAGER | WILSON, NC

Be a part of a revolutionary change!

At Philip Morris International (PMI), we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress.

Your ‘day To Day’

• Lead assigned production line(s) with full 24-hour accountability to achieve business goals, including planned production volume, budget adherence, safety, and quality compliance, while ensuring full implementation of the Integrated Operating System (IOS) and PMI standards. Serve as the line owner for Incident Elimination, Quality Trigger, Clean, Inspect & Lubricate, and Defect Handling Daily Management Systems (DMS). Responsibilities may extend beyond this list, and the company reserves the right to modify duties as needed.
  
  

Who We’re Looking For

• Safety & Sustainability: Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and legal standards. Lead sustainability efforts, oversee waste management, pollution control, and enforce safety protocols. Implement key routines like Shift DDS and Pre/Post Huddles.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain high product quality by enforcing QMS standards, monitoring quality triggers, and ensuring full traceability. Lead continuous improvements, timely quality checks, and corrective actions.
• Daily Operations: Lead DDS meetings, set 24-hour priorities, and oversee key performance metrics (Safety, Quality, Production). Drive problem-solving, eliminate losses, and ensure accurate data recording for business decisions.
• Equipment & Maintenance: Ensure maintenance schedules are followed, lead defect handling, and oversee Clean, Inspect & Lubricate (CIL) systems to maintain machine reliability and stability.
• People Management & Development: Lead, train, and develop the team, fostering ownership and technical growth. Build strong relationships with stakeholders through communication and collaboration. Apply recognition and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Continuous Improvement & Change Management: Implement structured plans to optimize processes, reduce downtime, and drive efficiency. Use problem-solving tools (IPS, 6W2H, UPS) to resolve chronic issues. Ensure adherence to change management procedures.
• Performance Evaluation & Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies, track KPIs, and execute training plans. Supervise and evaluate personnel, ensuring proper qualification and professional development.
  
  

What’s ‘nice to have’?:

• REQUIRED: Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• REQUIRED: Local to Wilson, NC
• PREFERRED: Bachelors or Masters Degree or Technical School Scientific Degree
• PREFERRED: 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing specific environment/ 2+ years in people management position
  
  

Annual Base Salary Range: $96,480-$120,600

What We Offer

• We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more!
• We have implemented Smart Work, a hybrid model of working that promotes flexibility in the workplace.
• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone’s contribution is respected; Collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.
• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers.
  
  

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 2,300 employees.

PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI’s affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company’s acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022.Philip Morris International and its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke-free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke with the goal of transitioning legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives. In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match – a leader in oral nicotine delivery – creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI’s IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match’s General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com.

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