Maintenance Lead I

Be a Part of a Revolutionary Change! At Philip Morris International (PMI), we're transforming our business to deliver a smoke-free future. Join a team committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth. PMI is seeking an experienced Maintenance Lead in Aurora, Colorado to lead maintenance activities that eliminate equipment losses and breakdowns while improving reliability, cost performance, and team capability. Serve as the technical owner of Breakdown Elimination, Maintenance Planning & Scheduling, and Maintenance Cost Management DMS. Drive preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts in alignment with PMI standards. Annual Salary Range: $88,000-$110,000 Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, sustainability, and regulatory requirements while promoting a proactive safety culture.
• Support Daily Direction Setting (DDS) by providing maintenance priorities, downtime plans, and repair and maintenance cost actions.
• Lead maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution of planned downtime activities.
• Manage maintenance work orders, notifications, and backlog to support operational goals.
• Own Breakdown Elimination, Maintenance Planning & Scheduling, and Maintenance Cost Management DMS; support Defect Handling processes.
• Develop and execute plans to improve equipment reliability and reduce planned and unplanned downtime.
• Monitor maintenance budgets, forecasts, costs, and loss analyses.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, maintenance standards, and spare parts inventories.
• Support annual maintenance planning and continuous improvement of maintenance strategies.
• Act as the technical expert for troubleshooting, quality investigations, process improvements, Kaizens, and reapplication initiatives.
• Coach teams on maintenance standards and problem-solving tools, including Q Flag, IPS, 6W2H, UPS, and PDM.
• Drive continuous improvement through risk assessment, technical guidance, and best-practice sharing.
• Build team capability in preventive/predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment mastery through coaching and training.
• Partner with Line Managers and pillar teams to implement OPEN+/IOS methodologies and standard work processes.
• Complete required training, qualification requirements, and pillar assignments.

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience coordinating people or resources preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience; Technical degree or equivalent experience.
• Fluent English.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.