Manufacturing Senior Supervisor (Tonawanda, NY)

3M•Tonawanda, NY

1d•$145,676 - $178,049•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Senior Supervisor leads manufacturing operations and employees at 3M’s onsite Tonawanda, New York location. The role focuses on building a strong safety culture, applying Enterprise Excellence Principles, fostering respectful behaviors and teamwork, and ensuring customer service through staffing and prioritization. The supervisor implements the LEAN execution model, supports employees in becoming problem solvers, and drives continuous improvement in safety, productivity, and employee relations. The role also engages the team in alignment with the strategic plan and requires availability to respond to operational issues seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Domestic travel may be up to 10%, and relocation assistance may be authorized.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED and 10 years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government, or military environment; or a bachelor's degree or higher, completed and verified before starting, and five years of direct supervisory experience in such an environment.
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher, completed and verified before starting, from an accredited institution.
Demonstrated track record of delivering results in a cross-functional environment.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing Manufacturing Supervisors and peers, and ability to influence higher levels of the organization.
Experience leading complex improvement projects in manufacturing.
Experience leading teams in a union facility.
Leadership skills and understanding of how to drive culture change and impact results.

Responsibilities

Create a world-class safety culture.
Use Enterprise Excellence Principles and lead employees through respectful behaviors that promote teamwork.
Determine staffing and priorities to ensure service to customers.
Implement the LEAN execution model and support organizational transition toward employees solving problems.
Apply continuous improvement, with a strong focus on safety, productivity, and employee relations.
Engage the team to align with the strategic plan.
Be available to respond to operational issues seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.