Manager Business Unit

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.

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.

Your day-to-day:

• Lead and manage a manufacturing business unit with full end-to-end accountability for performance across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People engagement.

• Ensure achievement of production KPIs including volume, OEE, downtime reduction, waste minimization and overall efficiency.

• Drive production plan execution and ensure high level of service and operational reliability.

• Promote and ensure compliance with EHS standards, regulatory requirements and safety culture across the unit

• Ensure product quality by maintaining compliance with internal standards and QMS requirements, preventing deviations and quality incidents.

• Manage manufacturing costs and efficiency: reduce production losses (waste, downtime, yield losses), optimize usage of resources (maintenance, utilities, overtime)

• Lead and develop people: manage large teams of operators, technicians and shift leaders, build leadership capabilities, ownership and accountability culture, coach, train and develop employees.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives: implement and develop Lean / TPM / Open+ / IOS methodologies.

• lead transformation and operational excellence projects.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain and HR to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

• Contribute to production strategy and participate in regular business reviews and performance management.

Who we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration or related field.

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in manufacturing (FMCG preferred; other industries can be considered).

• At least 3 years of people management experience in a production environment.

• English proficiency Advanced (C1) is preferrable.

• Proven experience managing production KPIs and driving operational performance (OEE, downtime, waste, etc.).

• Hands-on experience with continuous improvement frameworks (Lean, TPM, IWS, IOS or similar).

• Strong leadership and people management skills: ability to lead large and diverse teams, capability to drive change and influence stakeholders, resilience to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel); SAP knowledge is an advantage.

What we offer:

• An opportunity to pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress;

• An opportunity to build an international career and for cross-functional moves;

• Extended social package: life insurance, insurance from critical illnesses, additional payment for preschool development of children, participation in the Employee Assistance Program (financial, psychological and legal consultations) for employees and family members, and much more;

Philip Morris Kazakhstan is the holder of Top Employer Kazakhstan & Global award for 10 consecutive years as well as the only Equal Pay certificate holder in Kazakhstan, which proves our commitment to highest working standards.

Relocation support is not available for this job.