Plant Engineering Supervisor (Decatur, AL) - 3M

Job Description:

Plant Engineering Supervisor

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 Engineering Supervisor, 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:

• Lean and Operational Excellence Champion
• Direct Supervision and Operators within the Maintenance Organization
• Consulting and Interacting with the business and plant leadership to ensure alignment with business trends, initiatives, and strategies
• Manage Value Stream improvements
• Determine priorities and assign proper resources to deliver needed results
• Evaluates employee’s performance and provides necessary feedback. Utilizes corrective action to resolve conflict and inappropriate behavior
• Champion for employee engagement
• Development of Plant Engineering personnel

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Seven (7) years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an Engineering discipline from an accredited university
• Three (3) years of experience in an Industrial Maintenance setting in a private, public, government or military environment
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Predictive and Preventative Maintenance experience
• Experience with Lean Principles and Practices
• Broad knowledge and experience in EHS, Production Management, Supply Chain, and Plant Engineering
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple divisions across multiple businesses
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
• Experience leading or participating in cross-functional teams
• Proven track record of leading change
• Results-oriented and strong execution skills
• Effective decision-making with the ability to influence others
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proven track record of delivering strong business results
• MS Office proficient

Work Location: On-site at Decatur, AL

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international

Relocation: May be authorized          

Must be legally authorized to work in the 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 $119,076 - $145,537, 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 01/23/2025 To 02/22/2025 Or until filledAll US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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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