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Do you have experience leading teams in a complex business environment? Do you enjoy developing people and leading a team to accomplish business goals? If so, then we have an opportunity for you!
We are currently seeking a highly qualified Business Unit Leader (Production Supervisor) to join us at our Manufacturing Center in Richmond, VA. You will lead teams in understanding and translating functional or business strategies into tactical implementation plans.
What you will be doing:
- Independently manage the daily operations of a Line Structure Team to fulfill business objectives in an IWS environment. This includes managing both operations and maintenance hourly personnel.
- Develop and monitor key, meaningful measures with your team to link Line Structure Team performance to factory and manufacturing-wide objectives or strategy
- Independently leading and/or completing medium to large-scale projects requiring the application of business-specific technical practices and procedures.
- Proactively identifying opportunities and providing input to improve relevant processes.
- Collaborating with others to interpret contract and providing disciplinary action when necessary.
- Providing input and perspective to influence strategy and approach to union relationships.
- Understanding connection points and making decisions that factor in impacts to other areas. Routinely advising others to act in this manner.
- Identifying opportunities for innovation and encouraging others to do the same.
- Connecting Line Structure Team goals to broader organizational goals.
- Filling in for managers as needed.
- You are open to working 2nd or 3rd shift
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: $88,800.00 - $128,850.00.
What we want you to have:
- Associate’s degree OR four (4) year state approved apprenticeship and at least three (3) years relevant leadership experience is required.
- In lieu of the education requirement, a candidate can qualify with five (5) years’ experience in a manufacturing or relevant leadership role.
- Familiarity with principles / concepts of Quality Systems / IWS within manufacturing
- You have confirmed ability to effectively mentor and lead employees in a team-based environment
- You have the ability to draw on knowledge and experience to resolve problems, identify needs, and apply logic / deductive reasoning to develop and implement lasting solutions
- You possess a demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities in a changing environment. You can make decisions using independent judgment under time constraints with minimal direction when required
- You are able to perform the duties within a manufacturing environment
- You can build consensus for resource needs, problem solving and solutions with peers, subordinates, and management through networks within and beyond the Line Structure Team or department
- You are open to working 2nd or 3rd shift
As a People Leader at Altria, you are accountable for both results and the experience of your team. You drive alignment by connecting strategy to daily work, and you model collaboration by embracing diverse perspectives. By creating trust, offering feedback, and leading with authenticity, you help strengthen Altria’s culture and deliver meaningful outcomes.