JTI is a leading international tobacco and vaping company with operations in more than 130 countries and world-renowned brands such as Winston, Camel and American Spirit.Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, we employ over 48,000 people across the globe. In Germany, we are the largest employer in the tobacco industry. Around 1,800 employees at the Trier factory site and the Research & Development Center with global functions ensure the high quality of our products with great commitment. Our factory in Trier exports all over the world, sets quality standards and makes it one of JTI's most important manufacturing sites.We are a member of the Japan Tobacco Group of Companies. For more information visit: .Leaf and Blends Manager (m/f/d)Job ID: 88782 / Location: Trier / Start: As soon as possibleWhat this position is about – Purpose:Leaf & Blends holds responsibility for leaf grades and blends specifications. The role is to maintain and develop leaf grade and blends for our products in line with market and legislative requirements in accordance with R&D HQ guidelines and Product Development corresponding manuals. The incumbent is responsible for assigned leaf/blend maintenance and development in line with team and company objectives. The incumbent holds full responsibility for the relevant tasks within the role listed below which will be assigned according to their level of experience.Your Responsibilities:Maintain leaf grades/blends in one or more factories ensuring quality and cost targets as well as accuracy and adherence to requirements and timelinesProvide support of a “troubleshooting” nature, dealing with grades and blends issues in factoriesDevelop and blend tobacco materials ensuring a blend concept, quality and cost targets, company/legal requirements and in order to meet consumer expectationsManage multiple leaf & blends projects, providing timely updates on progress, meeting goals and deadlinesContribute to company planning for leaf usage, inventory positions, and purchase requirements in accordance with the strategy agreed within Research & Development (R&D) and with key stakeholdersProvide expertise in the qualification of all tobacco types/varieties and collaborate with applicable functions in order to maintain all aspects of the JT Group's quality levels for quality consistencyMaintain and develop leaf category descriptions and specifications and initiate item creation/maintenance within SAPEnsure that routine jobs are carried out according to defined work processes in accordance with ISO processes management document, develop and improve leaf & blends (L&B) processes and tools ensuring alignment within L&B department and cross-functional alignment as applicableYour Profile:University degree, preferably in agronomy, engineering or chemistry, or equivalent educationAt least five years of business practice in the tobacco industry in an international environmentUnderstanding and demonstrated knowledge of grading, physical, chemical and sensory properties of main types of tobaccoExcellent knowledge of tobacco supply and leaf buying and selling businessVery good knowledge of four key elements of cigarette design with in-depth knowledge of primary processing and sensory role of casing and flavorGood communication and presentation skills and a high level of team orientationExcellent analytical and strategic thinkingSolid knowledge of the most common PC software applications incl. SAP and process management toolsFluent in English, both written and spokenBenefits:Good work-life balance (30 days annual leave, working hours: 37.5 hours per week)Attractive remuneration as well as 13th and 14th salaryVarious development opportunities, complemented by diverse training opportunitiesOpen and international working environment with more than 60 nationalities at Trier siteHealth managementCompany pension planCapital-forming benefitsCanteen and free parkingHave we aroused your interest?Take your chance and join one of the “Top Employer 2023” in Germany. Apply directly with your complete application documents in English (CV, cover letter and certificates), stating your earliest possible starting date via our online system (Job ID 88782).Diversity:JTI is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We celebrate the differences that make us unique, and strongly believe in a world where you have the freedom to express yourself. Where you can be proud and confident of who you are. A world in which we all can develop to our full potential! Want to know more about diversity and inclusion at JTI? Please visit: International Germany GmbHDiedenhofener Straße 20 | 54294 Trier
Leaf and Blends Manager (m/f/d) (Tabakwarenmacher/in)