Improvement and Digital Cell Lead Manager

Reynolds American is evolving into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey. Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

REYNOLDS AMERICAN has an exciting opportunity for a Performance Improvement and Digital Cell Lead Manager in Winston‑Salem

The Performance Improvement & Digital Cell Manager will lead process optimization and digital transformation initiatives within the manufacturing environment, acting as an innovation lighthouse for the factory.

• Develop and implement process improvement plans to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality.
• Analyze process data, identify root causes of problems, and recommend solutions to address issues.
• Benchmarks on digital standards is best practices with other factories.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures and work instructions to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Provide training and coaching to employees on process improvement methodologies and tools.
• Establish metrics to measure process performance and monitor progress towards improvement goals.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure process improvements align with overall business objectives.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate progress and results to senior management.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5+ years of experience in process improvement, lean manufacturing, or similar roles.
• Experience in project management and leading cross‑functional teams.
• Experience in using process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, TQM, PDCA or Kaizen.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and documentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Knowledge of VBA and SQL
• Effective communication and presentation skills; able to train and mentor teams.

WE ARE REYNOLDS AMERICAN—A member of the BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO GROUP

At Reynolds American, we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation.
See what is possible for you at REYNOLDS AMERICAN.

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Collaboration and teamwork underpin everything we do here at Reynolds American. We know that collaborating with colleagues is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

The following is a general summary of the competitive compensation and benefit plans we offer:

• 401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post‑tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation.
  • Company matches 100 percent of employee pre‑tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent
  • Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not
• Comprehensive health‑and‑welfare‑benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs)
• Health Savings Account start‑up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan
• Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre‑tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year
• Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents
• Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
• Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
• Voluntary insurances offered at group rates: employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy‑up, and auto & home insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support
• Dependent Scholarship Programs
• Free confidential personal financial counselling service
• On‑site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers at certain company locations
• A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees to direct and double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice
• Health‑ca…