Job Description:
Job Title
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 Role
The person hired for the position of Operations Manager will manage all functions involved in the production of 3M Fall Protection products at the Red Wing facility in a safe and economic fashion. The factory operates 24 hours per day, 6 days per week in a dynamic and rewarding environment. This role will be responsible for all aspects of production, including EHS, quality, staffing, production efficiency and the continual improvement of operations through operational excellence and lean principles. The role will also be critical in driving consistency across all policies and procedures within the production department.
As an 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:
Creating a world class safety culture that delivers outstanding EHS performance and ensuring the health and safety of all workers is consistently demonstrated as the first priority.
Leading operational excellence through conscientious management and decisive actions in environmental, health, safety, quality, productivity, and employee relations.
Providing agile and visible leadership to cultivate continuous improvement, compliance, accountability, and employee engagement.
Practicing principle-based coaching to develop operator & supervisor skills and create a climate of inclusion and recognition across the site to optimize employee engagement, performance, and alignment.
Driving consistency and accountability regarding all policies, procedures and expectations throughout the production organization using principle-based leadership.
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
Associate's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
Seven (7) years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Five (5) years of direct supervision experience
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical discipline from an accredited institution
Results oriented and strong execution skills with demonstrated ability to lead attainment of aggressive objectives in EHS, Quality, Service, and Cost
Strong team skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional matrix organization
Experience leading and implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodology for sustained continuous improvement
Experience in operational excellence and financial accounting
Work location:
Red Wing, Minnesota
Travel: May include up to 5% 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 $164 612 - $201 193, 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 07/14/2025 To 08/13/2025 Or until filled
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