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Do you want to have an impact on our business in rapidly growing operations? If so, then we have an opportunity for you!
We are seeking anAssociate Manager Quality to join our team supporting USSTC in Hopkinsville, KY.
You will be accountable for overseeing the daily manufacturing support responsibilities within Factory Quality Assurance and assuring all Quality Management System (QMS) activities performed by personnel are compliant with Altria's Quality Requirements, USSTC procedures, product/process specifications, related manufacturing and operational requirements, and where applicable, associated FDA guidelines and/or regulatory requirements.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities
•Supervise FQA salaried personnel across manufacturing processes including development and implementation of short / long-term goals and objectives.
•Collaborate with cross-functional partners to evaluate and define project-appropriate quality strategies for manufacturing activities conducted to assure compliance with quality, regulatory, and business requirements.
•Support continuous improvement activities in productivity, quality, regulatory compliance, safety, and cost.
•Ensure conformance to process/product specifications by supervising the sampling, testing, auditing, and inspection of outputs from facility processes, and evaluation and acceptance of incoming direct materials.
•Responsible for performing batch acceptance for FQA activities and as required, perform batch release for facility.
•Evaluate and institute appropriate process assurance systems and procedures, monitor adherence to quality and regulatory requirements and perform QMS and sanitation assessments.
•Review specification changes and new product introductions, coordinate testing of changes to product components and processes, and assure QMS documentation reflects all changes.
•Assure production audits are performed for compliance and manage nonconformities through the Deviation, DMR and CAPA processes.
•Facilitate maintenance of Quality Management System (QMS) and training in collaboration with USSTC Quality personnel.
•Analyze process and production data and interpret established regulatory practices and procedures to assist in decision-making, developing recommendations, and providing direction and focus for continuous improvement efforts.
•Participate on cross-functional teams throughout USSTC and the Altria Family of Companies.
Education/Experience Preferences
•Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) is desired.
•Knowledge and understanding of tobacco industry legal, regulatory, and quality assurance elements are preferred.
•3-5 years' experience working in manufacturing, or related industry is preferred.
•Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and critical quality processes
•Strong analytical skills, both qualitative and quantitative and be highly resourceful in detecting trends, problems, and opportunities for improvements from complex information
•Knowledge and understanding of various legal and regulatory requirements
•Ability to work in a team environment across multiple operations/functions
•Strong oral and written communication skills and experience with Microsoft Office Applications
Sponsorship
Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Company Overview
Altria has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers 21+. Our tobacco companies - which have been the undisputed market leaders in the U.S. tobacco industry for decades - include some of the most enduring names in American business. In combustibles, we own Philip Morris USA, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes and John Middleton, manufacturer of Black & Mild cigars. Our smoke-free portfolio includes ownership of U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, the maker of Copenhagen and Skoal, and Helix Innovations, the maker of on! oral nicotine pouches. Additionally, we have a majority-owned joint venture with JT Group, Horizon Innovations, for the U.S. marketing and commercialization of heated tobacco stick products. Through a separate agreement with Philip Morris International, we have the exclusive U.S. commercialization rights to the IQOS* Tobacco Heating System® and Marlboro HeatSticks® through April 2024. Our equity investments include Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, the world's largest brewer and Cronos Group, a leading Canadian cannabinoid company. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn
Do you want to have an impact on our business in rapidly growing operations? If so, then we have an opportunity for you!
We are seeking anAssociate Manager Quality to join our team supporting USSTC in Hopkinsville, KY.
You will be accountable for overseeing the daily manufacturing support responsibilities within Factory Quality Assurance and assuring all Quality Management System (QMS) activities performed by personnel are compliant with Altria's Quality Requirements, USSTC procedures, product/process specifications, related manufacturing and operational requirements, and where applicable, associated FDA guidelines and/or regulatory requirements.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities
•Supervise FQA salaried personnel across manufacturing processes including development and implementation of short / long-term goals and objectives.
•Collaborate with cross-functional partners to evaluate and define project-appropriate quality strategies for manufacturing activities conducted to assure compliance with quality, regulatory, and business requirements.
•Support continuous improvement activities in productivity, quality, regulatory compliance, safety, and cost.
•Ensure conformance to process/product specifications by supervising the sampling, testing, auditing, and inspection of outputs from facility processes, and evaluation and acceptance of incoming direct materials.
•Responsible for performing batch acceptance for FQA activities and as required, perform batch release for facility.
•Evaluate and institute appropriate process assurance systems and procedures, monitor adherence to quality and regulatory requirements and perform QMS and sanitation assessments.
•Review specification changes and new product introductions, coordinate testing of changes to product components and processes, and assure QMS documentation reflects all changes.
•Assure production audits are performed for compliance and manage nonconformities through the Deviation, DMR and CAPA processes.
•Facilitate maintenance of Quality Management System (QMS) and training in collaboration with USSTC Quality personnel.
•Analyze process and production data and interpret established regulatory practices and procedures to assist in decision-making, developing recommendations, and providing direction and focus for continuous improvement efforts.
•Participate on cross-functional teams throughout USSTC and the Altria Family of Companies.
Education/Experience Preferences
•Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) is desired.
•Knowledge and understanding of tobacco industry legal, regulatory, and quality assurance elements are preferred.
•3-5 years' experience working in manufacturing, or related industry is preferred.
•Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and critical quality processes
•Strong analytical skills, both qualitative and quantitative and be highly resourceful in detecting trends, problems, and opportunities for improvements from complex information
•Knowledge and understanding of various legal and regulatory requirements
•Ability to work in a team environment across multiple operations/functions
•Strong oral and written communication skills and experience with Microsoft Office Applications
Sponsorship
Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Company Overview
Altria has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers 21+. Our tobacco companies - which have been the undisputed market leaders in the U.S. tobacco industry for decades - include some of the most enduring names in American business. In combustibles, we own Philip Morris USA, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes and John Middleton, manufacturer of Black & Mild cigars. Our smoke-free portfolio includes ownership of U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, the maker of Copenhagen and Skoal, and Helix Innovations, the maker of on! oral nicotine pouches. Additionally, we have a majority-owned joint venture with JT Group, Horizon Innovations, for the U.S. marketing and commercialization of heated tobacco stick products. Through a separate agreement with Philip Morris International, we have the exclusive U.S. commercialization rights to the IQOS* Tobacco Heating System® and Marlboro HeatSticks® through April 2024. Our equity investments include Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, the world's largest brewer and Cronos Group, a leading Canadian cannabinoid company. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn
