Control Room Coordinator

Overview Are you a hardworking problem solver looking to drive quality at a leading consumer packaged goods company? If so, then we have an opportunity for you! We are currently seeking a highly qualified Control Room Coordinator to join our Expanded Tobacco department in Richmond, VA. You will maintain efficient operation of the Cold End Process Stage of the Expanded Tobacco (ET) Process. SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE: - Efficiently perform weekly cold end startups and shutdowns efficiently. Monitor and control Expanded Tobacco Impregnation Process Stage equipment. - Tracking process downtime in ET Cold End Process Stage with accurate root causes and corrective actions. - Ensure the safe operation of high-pressure carbon dioxide systems to minimize the potential risks to personnel and company assets. - Performing operational tasks in Manufacturing System Framework (MSF) and perform verification of cold end process systems and equipment to meet batch acceptance requirements. - Monitor carbon dioxide inventory levels and coordinate shipments and receipts with Procurement using the SAP system. - Understand the carbon dioxide depressurization and re-pressurization procedures and perform them. - Enter work order notifications and coordinate Maintenance and Engineering activities in the cold end process stage. - Provide concise, technically proficient facts and interpretations of process upsets to Maintenance and Engineering for use in troubleshooting and process improvement activities. - Actively participate in Continuous Improvement Unit (CIU) meetings and provide process improvement suggestions, and actively participate in problem solving exercises. - Maintain open and honest communication with department management, Business Unit Leaders and operators of upstream and downstream process stages to ensure efficient operation of ET processes. - Train and mentor area Business Unit Leaders (BUL's) and operators in daily Cold End operations and responsibilities to provide departmental flexibility and develop technical expertise of BUL's. - Accountable for proper follow-up on equipment issues, and for proper communication to higher levels when necessary. SPECIFIC SKILLS INCLUDE: - Associate degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial engineering with 0-2 years experience preferred. In lieu of degree, trade school or 4-6 years of Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial experience required. - Possess strong mechanical knowledge, understand drawings and sophisticated equipment documentation. - Knowledge of tobacco processing, sanitary machine design and food related good manufacturing practices is desirable. - Knowledge safety hazards, safe job procedures and knowledge of simple electronics, mechanical theory, and carbon dioxide equipment. - Strong oral and written communication, general math skills and problem-solving skills required. - Ability to use computers and applicable software (Word, Excel, Outlook, SAP, Downtime System) required. - End user skills to manipulate a process using a Human Machine Interface. - Knowledge of Quality Systems requirements is preferred. - Must understand the manufacturing process and possess highly developed troubleshooting ability. - Willingness and ability to respond quickly to process upsets or equipment failure to ensure safety of self and others, and to maintain efficient operation of ET process Company Overview Altria has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers age 21+. Altria’s Vision through 2030 is to responsibly lead the transition of adult smokers to a non-combustible future. Altria is Moving Beyond Smoking™, leading the way in moving adult smokers away from cigarettes by taking action to transition millions to potentially less harmful choices - believing it is a substantial opportunity for adult tobacco consumers, Altria’s businesses and society. Altria’s wholly owned subsidiaries include the most profitable tobacco companies in their categories: Philip Morris USA Inc. (PM USA), U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC (USSTC), and John Middleton Co. (Middleton). Altria’s smoke-free portfolio includes Helix Innovations LLC (Helix), the maker of on! oral nicotine pouches, exclusive U.S. commercialization rights to the IQOS Tobacco Heating System®* and Marlboro HeatSticks®*, and an equity investment in JUUL Labs, Inc. (JUUL). Altria also owns equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (ABI), the world’s largest brewer, and Cronos Group Inc. (Cronos), a leading Canadian cannabinoid company. At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. We are inspired to bring our best because our unique strengths are valued. We believe our personal success and progress should be guided by Our Cultural Aspiration, a new articulation of what we value and who we aspire to be, collectively. Our Cultural Aspiration respects and complements individual identity, embracing each other’s unique strengths, welcoming newcomers and developing the best, most inclusive and diverse teams. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. *IQOS Devices and HeatSticks® are currently unavailable for sale in the United States.