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OpEx Manager

Philip Morris International

Owensboro, KY · Posted November 12, 2026

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OpEx Manager - 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.

As the OpEx Manager, you will lead the deployment of a continuous improvement methodology, aiming to enhance people capabilities, achieve significant performance improvements, and drive innovation by increasing organizational reliability and agility.

Your ‘day to day’

Lead the site deployment of business, supply chain, digital, and continuous improvement strategies, ensuring alignment with regional priorities and best practices

Drive Lean manufacturing and OPEN+ implementation to improve performance, eliminate losses, and build a sustainable operating system

Develop the site strategy and roadmap, assessing processes and organizational needs to identify improvement opportunities and deliver business results

Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, health, safety, and sustainability requirements while promoting a strong safety-first culture

Establish governance and standards that sustain continuous improvement, standardized work, daily management, and knowledge sharing

Represent the site in regional meetings and workshops, ensuring local priorities, challenges, and initiatives are reflected in broader plans

Drive adoption and sharing of best practices that improve efficiency, innovation, agility, and employee engagement

Build organizational capability through training, talent development, career planning, and a strong pipeline of continuous improvement expertise

Partner with leaders to strengthen a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and ownership

Develop and execute internal communication strategies that keep employees aligned with business priorities, objectives, values, and key initiatives

Who we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing, Quality/Lean, Product Development, Supply Chain, or a related function

Minimum 3 years of people management experience

Strong knowledge of integrated operating systems, Lean/continuous improvement, manufacturing, quality, sustainability, and supply chain processes

Experience with change management preferred

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Per federal law, this position is restricted to individuals age 21+

Annual Base Salary Range : $120,000 - $150,000

What we offer

PMI offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, wellness programs, paid time off, and more.

Philip Morris International's U.S. businesses are working to advance a smoke-free future by providing better alternatives to legal-age adults who smoke. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, PMI U.S. employs more than 3,000 people nationwide, with manufacturing facilities in Aurora, Colorado; Owensboro, Kentucky; and Wilson, North Carolina. Learn more at PMI U.S.

Philip Morris International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PMI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination

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