Are you looking for a role where you can build long‑range production strategy, optimize capacity across multiple facilities, and ensure operational readiness across a sophisticated manufacturing network? Step into a position that plays a pivotal role in aligning resources, strengthening forecasting capabilities, and guiding strategic decisions that drive manufacturing and stock management success! We are currently looking for a Manager, Operations Logistics in Richmond, VA.
As a strategic partner to manufacturing, supply chain, and commercialization teams, you will own the development of capacity plans, evaluate our planning scenarios, and drive continuous improvement across scheduling systems and long‑term planning processes. Your work will ensure that production capabilities, equipment strategies, and resource plans are aligned to meet business objectives today and into the future.
What you will be doing:
- Maintaining capacity and operational plans that align employee and equipment resources with production and inventory goals.
- Collaborating on annual facility capacity planning with commercialization, inventory management, and other internal partners to optimize long‑term output.
- Partnering with long‑range and short‑range planning teams to understand equipment strategies, constraints, and initiatives that update multi‑facility supply plans.
- Developing and communicating long-term planning scenarios to guide senior leadership decision‑making.
- Supporting ongoing planning efforts and chipping in to special projects that improve operational performance.
- Recommending and prioritizing scheduling system improvements to improve planning accuracy, efficiency, and visibility.
We want you to have:
- A bachelor’s degree in a manufacturing‑related area such as Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering along with 8+ years of professional experience. Master’s degree, MBA, or comparable experience is preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in supply chain and other cross-functional related areas preferred
- Experience with modern supply planning systems preferred.
- Demonstrated ability in supply chain or cross‑functional operations with a strong foundation in manufacturing planning.
- Sophisticated analytical capability, including programming skills and/or development experience in Tableau or Power BI (Power BI preferred).
- Validated leadership experience capable of influencing internal and external interested parties.
- Deep understanding of regulatory, compliance, quality, and financial policies and how they apply to manufacturing operations.
- A strategic approach with solid understanding of supply chain interdependencies and scenario planning.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to convey nuanced planning insights clearly and persuasively.
The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $119,600.00 - $173,450.00.
Why You’ll Love Building Your Career at Altria
At Altria, we believe a great career starts with feeling supported — both at work and in life. Here’s what you’ll find here:
- Work where life works for you — with flexible and remote options that fit your world, not the other way around.
- Own your time — start with 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, and a 37.5-hour workweek so you can recharge and live fully
- A place where you belong — where your ideas are welcomed, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real
- Get recognized for your work – annual merit increases and performance bonus
- A future you can count on — 401(k) matching from day one; plus Deferred Profit Sharing, an annual company contribution in an amount equal to 13%-17% of your base salary
- Help with your goals — get help with student loan repayment assistance, attend a conference, or gain a new certification with professional development stipends
- Support for what matters most — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
- Celebrating your milestones — paid parental and bonding leave for life’s biggest moments.
- Wellness that goes beyond work — programs that care for your whole well-being at whatever stage you are in your life
- A culture that gives back — paid volunteer days and a shared commitment to making a difference
At Altria, we offer more than benefits — we offer a career that fits your life, rewards your ambition, and celebrates your impact.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.