Job Description:
Job TitleManufacturing Operations Manager
Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World
Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it's equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.
This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.
The Impact You'll Make in this RoleAs a Manufacturing Operations Manager, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
Working with plant team to set short- and long-term strategic plans and operating plans for departments. Ensuring alignment of plant goals, metrics and targets to Business Group and Enterprise Operations targets.
Providing direction to supervisors, production support and logistics groups.
Assuring compliance to EHS standards, policies and procedures and driving an engaged 0 incident mindset.
Driving sustainable improvements in plant COGS performance through application of Continuous Improvement/Lean on yield & productivity improvements.
Developing or directing the development of standard operating, quality and administrative procedures for operations departments.
Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher from (completed and verified prior to start)
Five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment in a private, public, government or military environment
Three (3) years of experience in a leadership and/or supervisory role in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Understanding and experience leading Shingo principles and/or principle-based leadership
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Certified Lean leader with experience implementing Lean manufacturing principles
Demonstrated ability to lead attainment of aggressive objectives for EHS, Quality, Service, Cost, & Engagement
Experience supporting multiple divisions and commodity groups
Diverse Manufacturing Experience (Technologies, markets Served, Divisions, etc)
Work location:
Knoxville, IA Plant
Travel: May include up to 10% domestic
Relocation Assistance: May be authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Supporting Your Well-being
3M offers many programs to help you live your best life - both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $212,947 - $260,268, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.
Good Faith Posting Date Range 05/28/2025 To 06/27/2025 Or until filled
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Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/
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