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 diversity 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
As a Plant Director, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
- Leading a team of employees dedicated to making products to enhance and improve lives for people around the world.
- Leading operational excellence at our Ames, IA Plant through conscientious management and decisive actions in environment, health, safety, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, cost, and employee relations.
- Overseeing plant environment, health, safety, and security practices that respect our environment, meet requirements established by regulatory bodies, protect our employees, and align with company expectations.
- Accelerating value creation for our customers through responsive end-to-end supply chain performance and prompt resolution to customer inquiries.
- Developing strategic plans and budgets to drive continuous and sustainable improvements through the application of disruptive technology, lean six sigma methods, and effective employee engagement programs.
- Championing inclusive programs that create a great place to work for all our employees.
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 (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
- Ten (10) years of combined experience in quality, product/process/project engineering, or manufacturing in a private, public, government, or military environment.
- Five (5) years of experience in a management role in a manufacturing setting in a private, public, government or military environment.
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Plant Manager (or equivalent) experience in a complex (e.g. size, NPI) organization.
- Demonstrated strong leadership ability and history of leading high-performance teams.
- Experience and certification with Lean Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
- Experience in operational excellence, lean implementation, and financial accounting.
Work location: On-site Ames, IA
Travel: May include up to 10% domestic
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
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.
Job Description:
Plant Director
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 diversity 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
As a Plant Director, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
- Leading a team of employees dedicated to making products to enhance and improve lives for people around the world.
- Leading operational excellence at our Ames, IA Plant through conscientious management and decisive actions in environment, health, safety, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, cost, and employee relations.
- Overseeing plant environment, health, safety, and security practices that respect our environment, meet requirements established by regulatory bodies, protect our employees, and align with company expectations.
- Accelerating value creation for our customers through responsive end-to-end supply chain performance and prompt resolution to customer inquiries.
- Developing strategic plans and budgets to drive continuous and sustainable improvements through the application of disruptive technology, lean six sigma methods, and effective employee engagement programs.
- Championing inclusive programs that create a great place to work for all our employees.
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 (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
- Ten (10) years of combined experience in quality, product/process/project engineering, or manufacturing in a private, public, government, or military environment.
- Five (5) years of experience in a management role in a manufacturing setting in a private, public, government or military environment.
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Plant Manager (or equivalent) experience in a complex (e.g. size, NPI) organization.
- Demonstrated strong leadership ability and history of leading high-performance teams.
- Experience and certification with Lean Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
- Experience in operational excellence, lean implementation, and financial accounting.
3M is an equal opportunity employer. 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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