Manager Quality Control

Manager Quality Control – Aurora, CO 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. Your ‘day to day’: As a Quality Control Manager, you will be part of our Quality Department and will report to the Manager of Quality. Your role will be to: • Manage the activities of the analytical lab team within established procedures to continuously provide analysis and testing results in an accurate and timely manner as well as to ensure that PMI requirements and ISO standards (including ISO17025) are met. • Ensure that all activities are performed with calibrated instrument and validated methods and in compliance with the Quality System and regulations. • Ensure the application of all PMI good laboratory practices and that Quality Control activities are properly set and followed. Ensure that critical deviations are solved and corrective actions are defined. Ensure lab measuring equipment qualification and application of validated methods and that all necessary testing is completed. Review/approve Certificate of Analysis, sampling instructions, and other Quality Control procedures. • Ensure the Calibration, Qualification, and Maintenance of laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results. • Ensure that the Batch Release process is applied as per PMI requirements. • Ensure that non-conformities, out of specifications/trends are investigated on time and approve/reject all non-conformities Review and approve corrective action / preventive actions (CAPA) for the department. • Participate in the creation/review of procedures, work instructions, methods, and other Quality Documents that are required. • Lead and/or support initiatives and cross-functional projects related to the Quality of products and systems (local and global projects). Participate in the development and/or implementation of techniques and methods related to lab measurement. • Manage and develop a motivated and skilled team to ensure performance levels, professional development, and achievement of objectives. • Prepare and seek management approval for department budget based on factory objectives to ensure optimal allocation of resources, adequate funding, and compliance with financial practices. • Support lean program deployment according to phase progression and in alignment with site lean manufacturing plans. • Ensure compliance to all PMI and legal standards, policies, and guidelines related to Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability to prevent personnel, asset, or societal loss. Who we’re looking for: • Bachelor's degree preferred in Chemistry, Biological sciences, Physical sciences, Engineering, or another relevant field • 5+ years of experience in Quality including people management • 2+ years of experience in quality control within industries such as tobacco, food, or pharmaceuticals (experience in quality assurance is a plus). • Advanced knowledge of International Standards (ISO) • Advanced knowledge of quality tools, root cause analysis, and strong analytical skills. • Experienced user of MS Office • Fluent in English • Legally authorized to work in the U.S. Annual Base Salary Range: $128,000-$176,000 Application deadline: 8/29/2024 What we offer: We offer employees a competitive base salary and the potential to receive a discretionary annual bonus. Employees (and their families) also have the option to enroll in our company medical, dental and vision plans. The company offers flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, as well as health savings accounts for those that choose to enroll in a high deductible health plan (HDHP). Employees are auto-enrolled in our company’s 401(k)/Deferred Profit Sharing (DPS) Plan, which provides for both annual 5% employer matching contribution and an annual employer contribution. As a new hire, you will enjoy an allotment of paid vacation time, paid sick time, 12 paid company holidays, and 3 paid floating holidays. We also provide our employees with paid parental leave, paid family and medical leave, paid bereavement leave, paid sick and safe time, paid public emergency leave, paid time off for jury duty, and paid time off for certain activities relating to their status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or crime. The company offers unpaid national guard and reserve leave, unpaid civil air patrol leave, unpaid qualified volunteer leave, and unpaid time off for employees engaging in certain activities relating to criminal proceedings. The company also provides basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and short-term and long-term disability insurance to employees at no cost. Employees have the option to purchase supplemental life and AD&D coverage for themselves, spouse, and dependent children. • 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 each team member’s contribution is valued; collaborate with some of the world’s best professionals and feel like you belong. • Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our size and scale provide endless opportunities for growth. • 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 www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com.