Early Careers-Operation Process Specialist

Philip Morris International

Posted about 22 hours ago

Full Time

Owensboro, Kentucky

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Operations Process Specialist will manage assigned process activities to ensure production accuracy, safety, and adherence to company standards. They will also analyze process performance data to identify trends and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain operations, data analytics, or a related technical field, along with relevant experience from internships, co-ops, or up to two years of work. You possess an interest in using data and problem-solving to improve processes and have working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Must Have Skills for ATS

SAP

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Six Sigma

root cause analysis

Pareto charts

fishbone diagrams

8D

Job Description

Operations Process Specialist

Early Careers Entry-Level Opportunity

Build your future. Improve how work gets done. Make an impact from day one.

At Philip Morris International, we are transforming our business around one clear purpose: to deliver a smoke-free future. With change comes opportunty. As an Operations Process Specialist, you will build practical experience in manufacturing, process improvement, data analysis, learning coordination, and operational excellence while supporting the teams that keep production running with quality, consistency, and care.

This specialist-level role is designed for an emerging professional who is ready to own defined work, solve routine and moderately complex problems, and grow into a trusted technical contributor over time. You will not be expected to know everything on day one. You will be expected to learn quickly, ask strong questions, use data well, and follow through 

What You'll Do

  • Own assigned process activities and help ensure work is completed accurately, safely, and in line with PMI standards
  • Support the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of production processes within your assigned area
  • Track progress against department performance targets, identify trends, and highlight improvement opportunities
  • Apply established procedures, adapt approved methods, and escalate issues that fall outside your technical or decision scope
  • Use data, statistics, and practical problem-solving tools to analyze process performance, losses, and root causes
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by collecting ideas, supporting evaluations, completing assigned actions, and helping implement approved improvements
  • Coordinate tests of new technologies or materials, document results, support training needs, maintain process documentation, and help prepare for audits

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain operations, data analytics or a related technica field preferred
  • Relevant experience through an internship, co-op, academic project, military service, or up to two years of work in manufacturing engineering, operations, quality, data analysis, process improvement, or a related technical area
  • Interest in using statistics, data, and practical problem-solving to improve processes
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel: exposure to SAP or another planning system is a plus
  • Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, resource planning, or demand forecasting through coursework or experience
  • Strong communication, collaboration, organization, curiosity, and learning agility
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States

Strong candidates will have:

  • Familiarity with continuous improvement approaches such as Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or similar methods
  • Familiarity with problem-solving tools such as root cause analysis, Pareto charts, fishbone diagrams, or 8D 

Annual Base Salary Range - $73,600 - $92,000

Why PMI U.S.

  • Build a strong foundation in manufacturing and process excellence.
  • Learn from experienced local, regional, and global teams.
  • Contribute to initiatives that improve performance, quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
  • Grow your technical skills in a collaborative, learning-focused environment.
  • Help shape PMI's transformation toward a smoke-free future.

#PMIUS  #LI-DH1

Philip Morris International

Philip Morris International (PMI) is a leading international consumer goods company working to deliver a smoke-free future and evolving its portfolio for the long term to include products outside of the tobacco and nicotine sector. Since 2008, PMI has invested more than USD 15 billion to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke, with the goal of completely ending the sale of cigarettes. In November 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match – a leader in oral nicotine delivery – creating a global smoke-free champion led by the companies’ IQOS and ZYN brands. As of Q2 2025, PMI's smoke-free products were available for sale in 97 markets and smoke-free products accounted for approximately 41% of net revenues. With a strong foundation and significant expertise in life sciences, PMI announced in February 2021 its ambition to expand into wellness and healthcare areas and aims to enhance life through the delivery of seamless health experiences. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com and www.pmiscience.com. Our priority is to attract, support and keep with us diverse and unique individuals. Our global workforce of more than 69,000 people is one of our greatest strengths and the key to our success as a company. Our employees speak more than 80 languages and come from all corners of the world. PMI has also been certified as a “Global Top Employer” for the seventh consecutive year, in recognition of the high standards of excellence in our working environment and the exceptional development opportunities we offer. If you come into our offices or meet our people, you will quickly realize that at PMI everyone has the opportunity to make a difference and build phenomenal careers.
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