Together We Learn. 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:

• Manage daily headcount and staffing plans for both USSTC Richmond Operations, including coordination and allocation of resources.
• Allocate resources and staffing to support project objectives or goals; includes responsibility for RFTA coordination, start-up/shutdown, and weekend work planning.
• Maximize assets, equipment, and employee resources in the areas of planning, scheduling, and process execution to achieve targeted business unit milestones in a financially disciplined manner.
• 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.
• Assist with hiring of maintenance staff both salary and hourly; formally and informally coach and mentor other MULs and Specialist.
• Proactively identifies opportunities and provides input to improve relevant processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve overall processes with a focus on waste reduction.
• Understands connection points and makes decisions that factor in impacts to other areas. Routinely advise others to act in this manner.
• Provide guidance for stocking strategies such as min/max levels as well as planning for future obsolescence and supersessions.
• Create structure for CMMS standards for new line and/or equipment installations.
• Implement and manage OEM maintenance contracts
• Schedule Technical Meetings with OEM’s, driving improvement and cost initiatives
• Cross functional collaboration to develop standards for Factory Acceptance Test’s and scheduling.

We want you to have:

• 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 across multiple areas within the facility.
• Takes responsibility for quality of work for self and others; analyzes root causes of issues and takes steps to prevent future related issues.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and influence others both in and outside of production areas of responsibility.
• Able to work autonomously and can make decisions and exercise sound judgement with little to no approval. Can provide guidance to others.
• Ability to articulate complex information in easy-to-understand terms. Clearly and routinely outline expectations and progress against the plan to individuals inside and outside of the assigned area.
• Can adjust plans as situations change unexpectedly within the facility.
• Demonstrates resourcefulness - proactively involves other teams to achieve results.
• High level of knowledge and functionality with Microsoft Office and SAP.