Lead Manager Factory NPI

Reynolds American is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. We are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry.

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey!

REYNOLDS AMERICAN has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Manager New Product Introduction in Winston Salem, NC

Manage new product introduction projects in the factory towards its successful implementation. Drive process standardization and improvements in factory NPI area. Develop factory capability matrix and coordinate execution of the projects with cross-functional factory teams.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Driving successful implementation of NPI projects in the factory.
• Developing projects plans with inputs from factory functional experts (in engineering, production engineering, process engineering and other production departments).
• Developing and training of factory processes to ensure successful implementation of projects (check lists, mapped processes, coordination meetings).
• Ensuring appropriate engineering and process capability checks are being performed prior to deployment of new products.
• Coordinating product validation process (cigarette validations, factory tests).
• Facilitating meetings and provide visibility of project/activity status to cross-functional team members.
• Ensuring maintained factory engineering capability matrix.
• Driving projects post implementation reviews and follow-ups to improve factory service in terms of capacity, capability and quality.
• Developing and implementation best practices, common platforms, sharing experience knowledge with other functions and factory within the operations.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or; Licensure as a Professional Engineer, with 3+ years progressive experience – Associate Degree in Engineering or related field with 3+ years of progressive experience or; 3+ years relevant work experience in a technical field.
• Strong written and verbal skills with ability to communicate effectively across different levels in the organization.
• Project management experience with ability to simultaneously manage complex projects.
• Process mapping and development experience.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Leadership, team working skills and motivational capacity.
• Ability to build partnership with stakeholders.
• Ability to think ahead and anticipate where potential issues may arise.

WE ARE REYNOLDS AMERICAN—A member of the BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO GROUP

At Reynolds American, we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at REYNOLDS AMERICAN.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Benefit Information

The following is a general summary of the competitive compensation and benefit plans we offer:

• 401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation.
• Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs).
• Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year.
• Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents.
• Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum).
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support.

Our organization offers a level of challenge, responsibility, and creativity for motivated employees who want to grow their careers. We are also committed to employing a diverse workforce and valuing different perspectives, experiences, and talents to improve the company’s potential for optimally achieving its business objectives!

Reynolds American Inc. and its affiliated companies is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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