Manager Business Unit - ZYN

Manager Business Unit - ZYN - Owensboro, KY

Be a part of a revolutionary change!


At Philip Morris International (PMI), we've chosen to do something incredible. We're totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose - to deliver a smoke-free future.


With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if you join us, you'll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress.


We are hiring a Manager, Business Unit - ZYN for our Owensboro KY Factory!

The Manager, Business Unit is responsible for leading, planning, and managing all activities within the assigned production business unit(s) to ensure compliance with Sustainability, Quality, Safety, and Legal standards. This role drives end-to-end KPI performance-from supplier to consumer-across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Morale (SQDCM) while fostering a preventive and predictive culture in alignment with Open+/IOS principles.

'Day to Day'

Safety & Sustainability

• Ensure compliance with all PMI and legal standards related to Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability.
• Promote an interdependent, transparent safety culture using preventive/predictive approaches in accordance with Open+/IOS.
• Prevent personnel, asset, or societal loss through strong application of safety systems and behaviors.

Quality Management

• Ensure compliance with PMI and legal standards regarding the quality of incoming materials, semi-finished goods, and finished goods in line with QMS requirements.
• Partner with QA and cross-functional stakeholders to proactively lead quality programs aimed at preventing incidents, reducing non-conformities, and ensuring product integrity.
• Improve internal and external consumer satisfaction through effective use of Open+/IOS tools.

Production & Delivery

• Guarantee adherence to production plans and maintain a high consumer service level for the assigned business unit(s).
• Lead the Daily Direction Setting (DDS) process, ensuring timely triggers and closure of corrective actions to improve KPIs.
• Conduct end-to-end business reviews and contribute to production strategy using the Open+/IOS PDCA cycle.
• Lead vertical start-ups of new projects, initiatives, and production line changes.

Productivity & Loss Elimination

• Drive productivity targets by eliminating losses related to uptime, DIM waste, yield, overtime, repair and maintenance (R&M), utilities, and environmental performance.
• Ensure standardization, reapplication, and knowledge-sharing of best practices to continuously improve operations.
• Propose and champion innovative solutions to eliminate production losses.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Provide ongoing coaching to build capabilities in alignment with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and Daily Management Systems.
• Develop an autonomous, high-performing team by strengthening ownership, capability, and leadership in line with the Open+/IOS journey.
• Foster an environment where employees are motivated to grow and contribute their full potential.
• Build effective relationships across production lines and other key stakeholders to ensure strong business outcomes.
• Ensure completion of training and development plans for self and team.

Pillar Ownership (Open+/IOS)

• Serve as a Pillar Member for the assigned pillar.
• Contribute to the annual pillar roadmap and ensure disciplined execution aligned with Open+ Phase requirements.
• Participate in pillar reviews and ensure implementation of Standard Work Processes (AM steps, quality factors, problem-solving SWP, etc.).
• Build team capabilities according to step-up card requirements.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Management, or a related field
• 5-8 years of experience in manufacturing within FMCG, pharmaceutical, or similar industries.
• Minimum of 3 years in a managerial role.
• Experience with Integrated Work Systems (IWS), Daily Management Systems (DMS), and related tools is an advantage.
• Fluent in English.
• Knowledge of local language is an asset.

What we offer

• We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more!
• We have implemented Smart Work, a hybrid model of working that promotes flexibility in the workplace.
• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We'll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone's contribution is respected; Collaborate with some of the world's best people and feel like you belong.
• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business - our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers.

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 2,300 employees.

PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI's affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company's acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022. Philip Morris International and its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke-free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke with the goal of transitioning legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives. In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match - a leader in oral nicotine delivery - creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI's IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match's General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit and

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