Quality Inspector – Tobacco Leaf
Would you like to work in an international Fortune 500 company (Top Employer 2025 award winner) where individual development is of paramount importance? Do you believe in our vision of a smoke-free future? Apply now for the position of Quality Inspector – Tobacco Lead (Official title: Leaf Inspector).
THE ORGANISATION
Philip Morris is one of the world’s largest international tobacco companies, with more than 82,700 employees worldwide. Our employees speak more than 80 languages and come from all regions of the world. We have 50 production facilities worldwide and our products are sold in more than 180 countries.
At Philip Morris, we strive for a future where smoking is a thing of the past and we are all committed to make this reality as soon as possible. Our vision is clear: to lead the transformation of our industry by fully focusing our efforts, energy and resources to offering better, smoke-free alternatives for adults who otherwise continue to smoke. We are determined to change the world for the better and change to the benefit of all adult smokers and society at large.
We believe in the following values.
Innovation | Integrity | Excellent Execution | Collaboration | Responsibility
THE OPPORTUNITY
In this role, you are the front-line quality authority for all incoming tobacco leaf materials purchased by Philip Morris International. You ensure that 100% of tobacco inputs comply with PMI quality standards before release for use. You operate independently based on SOPs, master samples, and defined quality parameters, safeguarding product integrity across the supply chain and ensuring full compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
Responsibilities of the role:
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Conduct independent quality inspections of all incoming tobacco leaf materials
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Validate materials against master samples, SOPs, and PMI quality standards
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Approve or reject tobacco inputs based on inspection results and documented evidence
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Identify, document, and follow up on non-conformities and corrective actions
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Coordinate inspections with third-party warehouse operators
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Maintain accurate inspection reports, quality records, and compliance documentation
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Support internal and external audits, compliance reviews, and risk assessments
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Collaborate with global stakeholders and warehouses across multiple regions
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Contribute to continuous improvement of inspection standards and quality processes
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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Proven experience in quality inspection / quality assurance in a regulated or industrial environment
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Hands-on experience with SOPs, master samples, and compliance standards
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Ability to independently assess quality and take approval/rejection decisions
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Experience working with warehouses or third-party operators is a strong advantage
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Strong reporting and documentation skills
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Proficient in Microsoft Excel; SAP or quality systems experience is a plus
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High attention to detail and strong compliance mindset
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Comfortable working in a global, cross-cultural environment
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Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
RISE TO THE CHALLENGE
You will join a dynamic, international and fast-paced work environment in a rapidly evolving industry and will interact with different levels of experience and expertise across the Company. We offer a contract with a competitive salary commensurate to the professional experience.
Our company offers you a fresh perspective. Here, you will never stop exploring and discovering. We take on-the-job learning to another level, giving you every opportunity to develop your career and reach your full potential. This position will advance your experience with innovative technologies, services, and processes. Backed by a competitive salary and compensation package, you will work in a professional setting with clients and team members from all over the world.
