Blending Manager – Tobacco Manufacturing

Would you like to work in an international Fortune 500 company (Top Employer 2025 award winner) where individual development is of paramount importance? Do you believe in our vision of a smoke-free future? Apply now for the position of Blending Manager – Tobacco Manufacturing (Official title: Manager Leaf Blending).

 

THE ORGANISATION
Philip Morris is one of the world’s largest international tobacco companies, with more than 82,700 employees worldwide. Our employees speak more than 80 languages and come from all regions of the world. We have 50 production facilities worldwide and our products are sold in more than 180 countries.

 

At Philip Morris, we strive for a future where smoking is a thing of the past and we are all committed to make this reality as soon as possible. Our vision is clear: to lead the transformation of our industry by fully focusing our efforts, energy and resources to offering better, smoke-free alternatives for adults who otherwise continue to smoke. We are determined to change the world for the better and change to the benefit of all adult smokers and society at large.

 

We believe in the following values.

Innovation | Integrity | Excellent Execution | Collaboration | Responsibility

 

THE OPPORTUNITY
In this role, you are accountable for the end-to-end management of leaf blending operations, ensuring consistent product quality, cost efficiency, and operational reliability across affiliate and manufacturing environments. You translate blend strategies, formulas, and material plans into executable, compliant outcomes while managing complexity across multiple products, markets, and supply scenarios.

 

You operate as the operational owner of blending performance, using data, analytics, and KPIs to drive decision-making, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement. Acting as a key interface between affiliates, manufacturing centers, and global stakeholders, you ensure alignment, transparency, and execution excellence.

 

As a people manager, you lead and develop a team of blending professionals, embedding a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement in line with PMI standards and values.

Responsibilities of the role:

Own and manage leaf blending operations for conventional and combustible products across affiliatesEnsure accurate execution of blend formulas, bills of material, and tobacco material codesLead blend maintenance activities, including stock positioning, inventory optimization, and waste reductionMonitor blending performance through KPIs and dashboards, enabling data-driven decisions and predictive risk managementUtilize Excel and Power BI to analyze trends, forecast impacts, and improve operational efficiencyCoordinate closely with PMI Manufacturing Centers, maintaining structured communication and oversight of ongoing and new initiativesDrive cross-functional collaboration with supply chain, quality, planning, and global stakeholdersEnsure compliance with PMI specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirementsLead, coach, and develop a team of blending professionals, setting clear objectives and performance expectationsPromote a culture of continuous improvement, integrity, and operational excellence across affiliate operations

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Proven experience in leaf blending, tobacco operations, or supply chain environments within a regulated manufacturing context5+ years of relevant experience in tobacco, blending, inventory management, or related operational rolesDemonstrated people management experience, including direct reportsStrong understanding of blend formulas, bills of material, stock management, and inventory optimizationAdvanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI or similar analytics tools is a strong plusExperience working in multinational, cross-functional environmentsSolid background in quality, compliance, and process improvementStructured, analytical, and hands-on leadership style with strong stakeholder management skills

 

 

RISE TO THE CHALLENGE
You will join a dynamic, international and fast-paced work environment in a rapidly evolving industry and will interact with different levels of experience and expertise across the Company. We offer a contract with a competitive salary commensurate to the professional experience.

Our company offers you a fresh perspective. Here, you will never stop exploring and discovering. We take on-the-job learning to another level, giving you every opportunity to develop your career and reach your full potential. This position will advance your experience with innovative technologies, services, and processes. Backed by a competitive salary and compensation package, you will work in a professional setting with clients and team members from all over the world.