Business Supply Chain Engineer

3M•Maplewood, MN

3d•$145,676 - $178,049•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As a Business Supply Chain Engineer supporting Abrasive Systems Division (ASD), 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: Focusing on the ASD Surface Conditioning Portfolio. Translate portfolio business objectives into Enterprise Supply Chain (ESC) requirements and develop end-to-end operational plans for execution in partnership with the functions of Plan, Source, Make, Deliver (PSMD). Identify, prioritize, and lead division specific improvement projects (service, quality, cost and cash) across the supply chain through fundamental engineering and supply chain operations principles. Ensure appropriate functional teams and owners are in place for priority projects. Partner with division to actively manage product lifecycle and portfolio excellence. Spearhead NPI work – partner with division cross-functional teams on design for manufacturability, service, product & process capability, and cost effectiveness to ensure successful development, scale-up and launch. Ensure Enterprise Supply Chain (ESC) performance delivers against global division specific objectives and needs. Ensure long-range capacity plans, supply chain architecture and network will enable growth with acceptable service and inventory levels. Willingness to maintain flexible hours and travel to support manufacturing and value stream improvement across global manufacturing operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial and/or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent (completed and verified prior to start).
Seven (7) years of combined engineering, manufacturing, and/or supply chain experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
Current, valid Driver’s License.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Experience in new product scale up and launch.
Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or R&D experience.
Experience with manufacturing processes such as web handling, coating, converting, mixing, non wovens, and molding.
Demonstrated experience leading and participating on global cross functional teams.
Knowledge and experience in applying Continuous Improvement tools and/or Lean principles.
Experience using statistics to analyze and improve processes
Experience leading the qualification of capital equipment and new product scale-up projects.

Responsibilities

Focusing on the ASD Surface Conditioning Portfolio.
Translate portfolio business objectives into Enterprise Supply Chain (ESC) requirements and develop end-to-end operational plans for execution in partnership with the functions of Plan, Source, Make, Deliver (PSMD).
Identify, prioritize, and lead division specific improvement projects (service, quality, cost and cash) across the supply chain through fundamental engineering and supply chain operations principles.
Ensure appropriate functional teams and owners are in place for priority projects.
Partner with division to actively manage product lifecycle and portfolio excellence.
Spearhead NPI work – partner with division cross-functional teams on design for manufacturability, service, product & process capability, and cost effectiveness to ensure successful development, scale-up and launch.
Ensure Enterprise Supply Chain (ESC) performance delivers against global division specific objectives and needs.
Ensure long-range capacity plans, supply chain architecture and network will enable growth with acceptable service and inventory levels.
Willingness to maintain flexible hours and travel to support manufacturing and value stream improvement across global manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.