Overview:

What you will be doing:

• Collaborating with Brand Management and Design Agencies during the design process to develop innovative packaging and implementation plans that ensure high quality and cost-effective printability and manufacturability of printed packaging materials
• Participative leadership with cross functional groups to ensure new packaging meets product and manufacturing specifications as well as consumer functionality expectations
• Developing and directing packaging execution plans from concept development through implementation in the factory
• Using project management skills and tools to manage development processes, budgets and timelines
• Monitoring projects and engaging with business partners to provide project status updates and recommending course corrections as needed
• Ensuring all Financial and Compliance requirements are met during the course of packaging development

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  Bachelor of Science or Fine Arts degree in a job-related related subject area, preferably in Printing or Graphic Communications
• 1+ year of professional experience in roles that apply printing technologies and print management expertise
• Practical knowledge of translating raw art into printed packaging, applying printing knowledge to devise creative solutions, color matching, and final approval of packaging items on press
• Proficient knowledge of offset, gravure, digital and flexographic printing technologies
• Strong verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and project planning
• Ability to influence others without authority
• Capability to work collaboratively with cross functional partners and suppliers
• Self-motivation and direction, with high initiative and flexibility
• Knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Office, SAP, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Capability to effectively present and communicate complex technical information to cross functional groups and management
• Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally to support business objectives

Company Overview: Altria has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers 21+. Our tobacco companies – which have been the undisputed market leaders in the U.S. tobacco industry for decades – include some of the most enduring names in American business. In combustibles, we own Philip Morris USA, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes and John Middleton, manufacturer of Black & Mild cigars. Our smoke-free portfolio includes ownership of U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, the maker of Copenhagen and Skoal, and Helix Innovations, the maker of on! oral nicotine pouches. Additionally, we have a majority-owned joint venture with JT Group, Horizon Innovations, for the U.S. marketing and commercialization of heated tobacco stick products. Through a separate agreement with Philip Morris International, we have the exclusive U.S. commercialization rights to the IQOS* Tobacco Heating System® and Marlboro HeatSticks® through April 2024. Our equity investments include Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, the world’s largest brewer and Cronos Group, a leading Canadian cannabinoid company. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn