Production Line Manager

$86,560 - $119,000/Yr

Philip Morris International - Aurora, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Aurora, CO

1,001-5,000 employees

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Production Line Manager at Philip Morris International (PMI) is responsible for overseeing production activities and processes within a designated shift. This role involves leading a team to ensure efficiency, safety, and quality standards are met while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The manager acts as a decision-maker on the production floor, coordinating with Line Coordinators and supporting the achievement of performance targets aligned with the company's smoke-free future initiative.

Responsibilities

• Act as a role model for the shift crew.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and high housekeeping standards.
• Maintain machinery and escalate anomalies to the appropriate line structure.
• Contribute to Value Stream activities to meet volume objectives cost-effectively.
• Support synergies across different shifts to align with plans and standards.
• Adopt OPEN+ tools to identify inefficiencies and drive corrective actions.
• Coach the crew towards continuous improvement in productivity, safety, and quality.
• Organize, supervise, and coach the work of direct and indirect reports.
• Propose and implement organizational and headcount strategies.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of the production process and common challenges.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies is a plus.
• Scheduling and resource management skills.
• Team leadership and supervisory skills.
• Knowledge of quality control and assurance standards.
• University/master's degree in engineering, Business Administration, Management, or equivalent education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Well-developed IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP, PLM).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a fast-paced production environment.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer matching
• AD&D insurance
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid family and medical leave
• Paid public emergency leave
• Basic life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance