Pay Type Salaried State: KY City: Nashville Area of Interest: Other Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt Requisition Number 1418 Job Title President Swedish Match Leaf Tobacco Job Description
Swedish Match, a rapidly growing manufacturer and marketer of well-known tobacco products, non-tobacco ZYN pouch products, as well as complementary products,  is currently seeking a President, Swedish Match Leaf for the Owensboro, KY Leaf Operations division.
Major Responsibilities:
• Tobacco purchasing, processing, and blending.
• Monitor all new and existing Loose Leaf, and Moist Snuff tobacco blends for integrity.
• Establish new tobacco growing areas while managing existing ones.
• Controlling the cost, duration, and quality of the tobacco inventory.
• Moist snuff fermentation process management.
• Facility management.
• Create and monitor financial plans.
• Management of the office; maintain accurate and retrievable records, adhering to all accounting and inventory controls.
• Manages Moist Snuff Laboratory operations.
• Maintains testing program for all tobaccos received by SMLTC.
• Maintains awareness of worldwide tobacco supplies.
• Audit and pay all approved invoices for operation expenses and leaf purchases.
• Maintain proper inventory controls for our U.S. Customs bonded warehouse, pay the duty on all dutiable tobaccos, and make withdrawals according to the procedures outlined in the U. S. Customs regulations.
• Keep inventory records on tobaccos received, stored, and shipped.
• Prepare monthly invoice for tobacco shipped to Swedish Match North America.
• Reports Workmen's Compensation claims on employees and maintains records of such.
• Maintains records of rolling stock and ensures current registration.
• Develop recommended annual capital plans and annual budget for Swedish Match Leaf Operations.
• Develop personnel to provide career growth and succession planning recommendations.
• Drive compliance of established policies and partnering agencies such as ISO, AON, FDA, BDO, others.
• Assist with Sustainability initiatives and reporting to meet long range plans and targets.
• Maintain synergies with Owensboro Factory managers (Fermentation, FG storage/transport, Raw Material storage/transport, etc.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree preferred but not mandatory.
Experience: A strong agricultural background with emphasis on tobacco growing and processing. Supervising and managing people is required. A minimum of 2 years' experience working in accounting functions is preferred. Must have experience in purchasing and processing different types of tobacco.
Skill/Knowledge:
• Prepare and present annual finance plans
• Effective negotiator with strong communication skills
• Manage several projects simultaneously
• Strong computer skills
• Moist snuff fermentation and forced aging process
• Cause and effect of TSNA levels in tobacco
• Purchasing various kinds of tobacco
• Foreign currencies and financial impact of inflation and devaluation of tobacco purchases
• Recognize different types and grades of tobacco
• U.S. Customs bonded warehouse regulations
Other: Must be able to travel both domestically and off  shore.
Benefits for New Hires:
Swedish Match offers competitive salaries, flexible benefits program, medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, paid bonding leave, tuition reimbursement, matching 401(k), paid vacation, 11 paid holidays...and more!
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet