Manufacturing Supervisor at Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI)

Summary

• Philip Morris Nigeria is currently seeking a talented, experienced and business-savvy professional to join as its Manufacturing Supervisor for the manufacturing site in Ilorin, Kwara.
• This is a unique opportunity to join a world-class multinational company. The role will initially be a 12 month FTC, with the opportunity to progress on to a permanent role thereafter.

Primary Responsibilities
Production Accountability:

• Reports daily KPIs to ITC (International Tobacco Company) and PMI management, takes necessary actions related with deviations
• Organizes brand change and size change activities with ITC effectively without any quality issues
• Plans and delivers operational trainings if neccessary to reach expected expertise and performance level
• Involves daily meetings with ITC; supports 2-way feedback of the production performance
• Organizes & schedules technicians in 3 shifts, prevents distruptions
• Assures filter/Cork Filters (CF)/Non Tobacco Materials (NTMs) availability on the machine
• Coordinates CF/NTM transfers from warehouse, and Finished Goods (FG) transfers to warehouse without

QA Accountability:

• Assures incoming inspection is done for NTM/CF
• Assures routine samples from filter/cigarette/pack production for physical and visual analyses are taken
• Assures lab samples for PMI VQA/Smoke Yield/Heavy Material Labs and for Panel are taken and sent to PMI laboratories
• Plans and delivers QA trainings if neccessary to reach expected expertise and performance level
• Evaluates, reports and takes necessary actions related with non-conformities if needed
• Traces back the non-conformities on the FG if needed
• Identifies major non-conformities, creates problem solving groups
• Assures GMP for PMI production is in place
• Works in coordination with ITC QA Manager; assures that PMI documentation and quality system needs are followed by ITC.

Supply Chain Accountability:

• Assures proper stock counts are done, MRP is run flawlessly and material requests are shared with related parties
• Analyzes the production plan coming from supply chain supervisor, shares with ITC and schedules it effectively.
• Plans and coordinates utilization of freezing container in coordination with ITC, prevents infestation risk
• Keeps warehouse organized, assures FIFO is applied properly
• Assists NTM/CF delivery and FG shipments, assures loading/unloading is done properly and the documentation is precise

Asset Engineer Accountability:

• Identifies needs for spare parts and sub-groups; elevates it to PMI SC if needed
• Performs inspections prior to maintenance in Filter/Maker/Packer Machines and prepares PMR lists
• Organizes and schedules PM/1P monthly and yearly maintenances in coordination with ITC
• Plans mechanics and electronics training for ITC technicians, coordinated with PMI and ITC
• Plans for TSP support for the filter/maker/packer machines if needed.
• Makes necessary preparations for new projects, reports the needs and the status
• Solves minor stoppages, reports major breakdowns, creates problem solving groups if necessary

Requirements

• Minimum bachelor's degree in Engineering or related subjects.
• Minimum 5 years' experience, with 3-5 years' field experience in Quality Assurance and Manufacturing. Maintenance experience will be an asset.

Certifications & Skills:

• User friendly in office package and SAP
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Territory Management & route planning
• Regulatory environment knowledge