Manager - Manufacturing Specifications

Manufacturing Specification Manager

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.

The Manufacturing Specification Manager leads and enhances U.S. specification management by ensuring accurate, compliant product data and processes. This role oversees a team, drives standardization and governance, and ensures effective alignment between global specifications and local execution to support operational excellence, product quality, and business performance.

Your 'day to day'

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team focused on specification and master data management, driving accountability and continuous development
• Set team objectives, monitor performance, and support succession planning and long-term capability building
• Oversee the implementation, localization, and maintenance of manufacturing specifications across PLM, ERP, and related systems
• Ensure accurate translation of specifications into bills of materials (BOMs), attributes, and master data
• Manage workload prioritization, task assignments, and timely execution in alignment with defined processes and service levels
• Establish and enforce data governance standards to ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity across systems
• Monitor data quality and lead corrective and preventive actions (RCA/CAPA), serving as an escalation point for issues
• Drive standardization of specification lifecycle processes and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements
• Define, track, and report KPIs to measure operational performance and process effectiveness
• Collaborate with global teams and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment between local execution and global standards
• Act as a key liaison between manufacturing sites, technical teams, and business functions
• Lead and support cross-functional projects, managing timelines, resources, and deliverables
• Coordinate system enhancements, changes, and deployments to improve functionality and performance
• Manage external service providers, ensuring performance, quality, and SLA compliance
• Ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and EHSS guidelines, maintaining audit readiness and proper documentation

Who we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
• Experience with specification management, master data, or PLM/ERP systems
• Proven leadership experience within manufacturing or regulated environments
• Background in operations, quality, or supply chain (5+ years preferred)
• Experience working with cross-functional and global teams
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Expertise in data governance and systems (PLM, ERP)
• Process improvement mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and prioritization skills
• Project management experience with ability to manage multiple priorities

Annual Base Salary Ranges:

Aurora – $149,600 - $187,000

Owensboro / Wilson – $136,000 - $170,000

What's 'nice to have'

Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (required)

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, and much more!

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 3,000 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