SPEC MFG ENG

3M•Maplewood, MN

1d•$145,676 - $178,049•Onsite

About The Position

The Co-packing, Filling & Assembly Supplier Performance Specialist manages supplier performance and service-level execution, resolves supplier material issues, and provides technical procurement support. The role uses project management skills to deliver savings and productivity through VAVE, qualifies suppliers and supports launch readiness for NPI/CMP, and drives supplier continuous improvement. It also owns asset management and the supplier database, improves service escalation governance and intake processes, and supports supplier risk modeling and supply chain resiliency. The role is based on-site at the 3M Center in Maplewood, Minnesota, at least four days per week, and may involve up to 20% domestic or international travel. Relocation is not authorized. The employee must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employment visa sponsorship. Employees are expected to comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards and contribute to 3M’s Environmental Health and Safety culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, or Procurement, completed and verified before starting.
Five years of manufacturing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.
Current, valid driver’s license.
Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, or Procurement from an accredited institution.
Five years of proven experience in strategic thinking, engineering and procurement process design, and process and program management to drive initiatives aligned with 3M’s strategic goals.
Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to identify opportunities, improve processes, and enable sustainable operations.
Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills to influence changes with internal and external stakeholders and higher management team members.
Demonstrated project management skills, including leading cross-functional initiatives, managing competing priorities, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and delivering measurable improvements in supplier performance, cost savings, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Manage supplier performance and service-level execution.
Manage and monitor supplier material issue resolution.
Use project management skills to deliver savings and productivity through VAVE.
Provide technical procurement support.
Support NPI/CMP supplier qualification and launch readiness.
Drive supplier continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage assets and own the supplier database.
Improve service escalation governance and intake processes.
Support supplier risk modeling and supply chain resiliency.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Follow safety policies, identify hazards, and engage in continuous improvement to support the Environmental Health and Safety culture.