Associate Manager Manufacturing Operations

Together We Innovate.

Together We Change.
We are currently seeking a highly qualified, adaptable, and self-motivated candidate to join the U.S.

Smokeless Tobacco Company team an Associate Manager Manufacturing at the Manufacturing Center in Richmond VA.You will be responsible for goal setting and accountability, agility & continuous improvement, and critical thinking.

You analyze opportunities and problems from a broad perspective and different points of view; make tough decisions that will generate the best results; challenge the way it has always been done; lead change.

You show initiative and commitment - demonstrate the ability to initiate appropriate action.

Effectively and efficiently manage projects across multiple areas/shifts/functions and coach others in this space.
What you will be doing:


* Supervising MULs and Maintenance leads on their daily operations and development.


* Conducts training for new MULs; formally and informally coaches and mentors current MULs.


* Assist in the development and execution of training plans for mechanics and electricians.


* Allocate resources and balance staffing levels across all three shifts to meet maintenance requirements for production, compliance, team and project objectives or goals; includes responsibility for RFTA coordination, start-up/shutdown, and weekend work planning.


* Independently lead IWS projects requiring the application of business-specific technical practices and procedures; provide support for Pillar initiatives and Daily Management Systems.


* Fill in for managers as needed; provide back-up/continuity for department leadership.


* Proactively identifies opportunities and provides input to improve relevant processes.


* Collaborates with others to interpret contracts, when relevant, and proactively provides guidance to MULs.


* Provides input and perspective to influence strategy and approach to union relationships.


* Understands connection points and makes decisions that factor in impacts to other areas.

Routinely advise others to act in this manner.


* Connects business unit goals to broader OPCO or organizational goals.


* Open to working on 2nd and 3rd shifts, often on short notice.

What we want you to have


* Current Maintenance Unit leader and 5+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Demonstrated success as a supervisor in a unionized environment.


* Knowledge of manufacturing operations - experience within the Integrated Work Systems framework, functional knowledge, labor/contract management, and technical knowledge.


* Advanced knowledge of safety, environmental, quality and compliance responsibilities and the ability to apply the principles of each on a regular basis and foster a culture that reinforces each on a consistent basis.


* Understand how relevant machinery and computer applications function.


* Detailed knowledge of work processes, products, and materials...