WE ARE LOOKING FOR A LEAD MANAGER LEAF
SENIORITY LEVEL: Junior Level
Reports to | Director Regional Leaf Sourcing |
Number of Direct Reports | 0 |
Core Relationships | Internal – SR&D, QA, ESG External |
50 to 75%
The Leaf Station Manager position is responsible for the daily operations of assigned flue-cured and burley tobacco receiving warehouses in North Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, and/or Tennessee. Extensive leaf tobacco knowledge is required. Position accountabilities include the following: working with warehouse operators to schedule daily tobacco deliveries, visiting farms to engage contract tobacco growers on industry issues, operating our proprietary tobacco buying systems, and learning internal standard operating procedures. Assessing grower tobacco quality against internal standards and grading tobacco farmer tobacco, assessing overall crop quality, and projecting remaining season receipts. This position also assists Leaf Agronomy on implementation and development of leaf projects.
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR
- Schedule and supervise farmer leaf deliveries leadingng leaf sampling, and all leaf buying in assigned stations.
- Identify, evaluate, and contract growers to fill RAI leaf requirements.
- Communicate daily crop conditions, grade projections and volumes to Area Leaf Directors to improve and handle crop utilization. Communicate market trends, driven tendencies, and grower feedback to Leaf Directors.
- Negotiate and arbitrate grower price disputes.
- Guarantee accurate grading and pricing of leaf tobacco to achieve uniformity with other receiving stations.
- Handle contract receiving station under applicable laws governing contracting of agricultural products.
- Participate on special projects with the Sr. Manager Contract Programs, Leaf Agronomy, Research and Development and Area Directors.
- Implement strategies to optimize leaf quality and minimize total costs in assigned areas.
- Lead contract receiving station personnel and communicate relevant business information and instructions to them.
- Complete implementation of initiatives built by Leaf Management that transform and convey RAI Total Tobacco Concept within grower supply base.
- Supervise crop trends to assist in strategically leveraging crop/grade conditions.
- Assist Area Directors in deployment of offshore buying programs (as applicable).
- Support implementation of programs to ensure compliance with Company EHS polices, Company Safety Rules and regulatory requirements.
- Implement programs to support achieving Company EHS and ESG objectives.
CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?
- Do you have tobacco leaf knowledge and/or leaf buying experience?
- Do you have strong people management and partner leadership skills?
- Are you open to working a large majority of your time in different locations?
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- 4 to 7 years of experience in leaf buying/grading/packing leaf tobacco.
- High school diploma or associate degree in agriculture or BS in business or agronomy field.
- Possess a working knowledge of agronomic aspects of growing tobacco.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with basic computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Knowledge of multiple tobacco types: flue-cured, burley, oriental, dark and dark-fired tobaccos.
- Working knowledge of leaf blending and processing.
- Adaptability, flexible nature, and willingness to work in a constantly changing environment.
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel & Power Point).
- Responsible for operational integration of EHS programs that result in reduction of health & safety risk and environmental impacts.
- Understand responsibilities for compliance with regulatory requirements and Company standards.
- Complete EHS-required training. Participate in EHS programs as required by assigned site/role (e.g., PULSAR safety observation program, Safety Triggers).
- Leaf sensory skill.
- International leaf buying/leaf packing.
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.
- Global Top Employer with 53,000 British American Tobacco employees across more than 180 markets
- Great Place to Work Certified
- Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
- Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in four strategic locations
- Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
- Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies
BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER
Have you been on a career break for 18 months or longer? Are you ready to return to your career? If your answers to these questions is yes, we would love to hear from you. Regardless of why you took a break, we value you for all the skills you can bring to the workforce. Reignite your career, work flexibly, be part of a dynamic team and upskill yourself with on-the-job training and development support.
Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at Reynolds American. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!
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.
- Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent
- Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not
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. Only applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us directly via email at TalentAcquisition@RJRT.com.