Manufacturing Engineering Manager

3M•Knoxville, IA

11d•$164,612 - $201,193•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 Manufacturing Engineering Manager, 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 collaboration with Business and Enterprise Supply Chain teams to establish site strategies that create cost effective products and processes, provide superior customer service, and align to the site’s overall operating plan. You will lead a diversified team of engineers to identify, prioritize, and execute improvement plans aligned to assets, business, and processes within your area of responsibility. You will champion the identification, justification, and completion of critical CAPEX Projects driving safety, quality, service, cost, and technology improvement, including the development of a comprehensive site technology deployment plan. You will identify and champion the execution of high impact Value Stream Improvement Plans (VSIPs) to drive improvement in key business performance metrics ($TVOS, Conversion Cost, Yield, D&I, OTIF, LTA, Inventory etc.). You will lead Manufacturing Engineering engagement with Knoxville EHS initiatives in developing a site-wide safety culture, and driving improvement in site EHS performance in Lost Time and Recordable Injuries, Spills, Fires, and Environmental Incidents. You will coordinate NPIs and development activities in support of site and business growth, and facilitate MOC / CMP processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s of Science (B.S.) degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
Seven (7) years of combined experience of manufacturing, engineering, or quality in a private, public, government or military environment
Three (3) years of experience in a leadership and/or supervisory role in a private, public, government or military environment
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a science or technical field from an accredited institution
Experience leading and implementing Lean Manufacturing Principles and Six Sigma Methodology for sustained continuous improvement.
Experience leading high performing cross functional teams.
Experience working with multiple stakeholder groups on capital investments.
Experience with web handling, coating, converting, and solution compounding

Responsibilities

Lead collaboration with Business and Enterprise Supply Chain teams to establish site strategies that create cost effective products and processes, provide superior customer service, and align to the site’s overall operating plan
Lead a diversified team of engineers to identify, prioritize, and execute improvement plans aligned to assets, business, and processes within your area of responsibility
Champion the identification, justification, and completion of critical CAPEX Projects driving safety, quality, service, cost, and technology improvement, including the development of a comprehensive site technology deployment plan
Identify and champion the execution of high impact Value Stream Improvement Plans (VSIPs) to drive improvement in key business performance metrics ($TVOS, Conversion Cost, Yield, D&I, OTIF, LTA, Inventory etc.)
Lead Manufacturing Engineering engagement with Knoxville EHS initiatives in developing a site-wide safety culture, and driving improvement in site EHS performance in Lost Time and Recordable Injuries, Spills, Fires, and Environmental Incidents
Coordinate NPIs and development activities in support of site and business growth, and facilitate MOC / CMP processes
Corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.