Process Control Lead, Aurora, CO

 

 

Be a part of a revolutionary change! 

 

At 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. 

 

In late 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match and its leading oral nicotine product portfolio.  We can now provide legal age nicotine users who would otherwise continue to smoke access to a broader range of better alternatives to combustible products. 

With huge change comes huge opportunity. So, wherever 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. 

 

 

We’re currently hiring a Process Control Lead for our Manufacturing Plant in Aurora, Colorado.
In this role, you’ll lead the planning, coordination, and execution of electrical, electronic, and process control activities on the manufacturing floor. You’ll oversee equipment connectivity projects and ensure that all maintenance, upgrades, and improvements are delivered cost-effectively and meet quality standards. This position plays a key role in ensuring compliance with PMI standards and driving performance excellence to support customer satisfaction.

 

Your day-to-day:

 

Lead site process control optimization by implementing proper procedures for adjustments and calibration.Coordinate activities related to electricity, electronics, equipment process control, installation, and modification of production equipment.Lead technical development of process control projects in order to improve safety conditions, quality, and more effective use of equipment, spare parts, and materials. Perform regular coaching to develop PC&IS and daily management system capabilities of the team, according to the IMS, and to support the personnel skill/technical development of each team member in order to build ownership and team autonomy. Owner of the operations, control & instrumentation strategy & master plan, Site Level focus on simplification, automation, digitalization projects, PC&IS capability owner.Analyze the most frequent causes of breakdowns, wastes, out-of-spec products, and recommend corrective actions/solutions to contribute to overall productivity and quality improvement.Update the technical documentation with the latest modifications or improvements.Support all necessary qualification and validation activities (Computer System Validation) following changes or upgrades. Support adherence to all relevant Computerized Systems validation procedures and rules. • Collaborate with the Information Security Operations team in performing assessments on the shop floor. Contribute to the Information Security vulnerability management, e.g., by determining applicability of security patches (based on asset inventory) and applying said security patches or coordinating their application by vendors, when needed.Actively participate in the continuous improvement process Train and assist users with process control systems Ensure continuous technical support to production personnel to provide optimum operating conditions of process control & supervision systems related to production equipment. Provide coaching to other technical specialists.

 

 

Who we're looking for:

 

Bachelor's/master’s degree in engineering or equivalent education, Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronics major preferred. More than 5 years of experience in manufacturing facilities or similar. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Programming abilities desired. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, collaboration, teamwork, customer orientation, quick learning, and attention to detail.Candidates must be able to commute to our Manufacturing Plant located in Aurora, CO, near Denver International Airport (DIA).\"This position requires being on-site five days a week.Legally authorized to work in the U.S. as this position is not eligible for sponsorship.

 

 

Annual Base Salary: $ 98,500-$132,000

 

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's 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 an 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 growth opportunities.  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.