Manufacturing Department Manager - Nights

Manufacturing Department Manager - Nights

Manufacturing Department Manager - Owensboro KY

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. 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.

This position sits with our Swedish Match affiliate.

• Analyze departmental operations to optimize labor, equipment, and material utilization.
• Achieve production targets with minimal labor costs and maximum machine efficiency.
• Continuously identify opportunities to reduce operational costs while maintaining product quality.
• Implement technologies and systems to reduce process variation and improve performance.

• Ensure employees are properly trained and follow safe work practices.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Promote positive employee relations and maintain strong attendance standards.
• Serve as the first point of contact in the departmental grievance process.

• Oversee inventory control and safe storage of finished goods and materials.
• Establish efficient storage practices to support production and minimize waste.
• Coordinate product movement across departments to ensure smooth workflow.

• Maintain thorough knowledge of union contracts and ensure operations align with contractual obligations.
• Conduct departmental activities with consideration for union relations and business impact.

• Ensure cleanliness and organization of all areas under management.
• Support plant‑wide initiatives including grounds maintenance, snow removal, and off‑site storage projects.

• Forecast raw tobacco requirements for product blends and ensure timely availability.
• Lead cross‑functional projects involving physical labor and facility support.

• Maintain working knowledge of operations across Loose Leaf, Shipping, and Receiving departments.
• Provide temporary leadership coverage for department managers or supervisors as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred.
• Minimum two years supervisory or Swedish Match process experience in Shipping or Receiving areas. Minimum five years for other manufacturing areas.
• Ability to coordinate several different operations concurrently.
• Effectively supervise a large number of hourly employees.
• Must completely understand the current labor contract.
• Must be able to take direct action, plan actions and establish priorities.
• Must be able to work 12‑hour night shifts on a 4‑on – 4‑off schedule (subject to change if coverage is needed during another time).

Annual Base Salary Range: $92,000

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (required)

• We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, and much more!
• 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.