Manufacturing Supervisor

3M•Us, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career. As a manufacturing supervisor 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: Ensuring a safe working environment through modeling safe behaviors, leading audits/inspections, correcting unsafe behaviors, conducting safety meetings, and utilizing proper work methods, procedures and equipment. Providing direct supervision to production and/or hourly employees. Handling shift administrative activities such as time/absence reporting, attendance control, vacation planning, overtime, etc. Evaluating employees’ performance and provide feedback. Driving continuous improvement in safety, productivity, quality and spending. Planning daily work schedules, determine priorities, allocate work assignments, and regulate production processes to meet specific daily production requirements. Championing lean manufacturing efforts and projects. Reports to a General Supervisor with responsibility for operations and employees in the same plant areas to be on-call (interest question). 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution and a minimum of two (2) year of experience in a manufacturing environment in a private, public, government or military environment -OR- High School diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start) and five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment in a private, public, government or military environment
One (1) combined year of supervisory and/or leadership experience
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited institution
Three (3) years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience working with hazardous materials
Experience leading cross functional teams
Self-directed and detail oriented
Ability to create, lead and work in a team atmosphere
Ability to drive and influence positive change

Responsibilities

Ensuring a safe working environment through modeling safe behaviors, leading audits/inspections, correcting unsafe behaviors, conducting safety meetings, and utilizing proper work methods, procedures and equipment
Providing direct supervision to production and/or hourly employees
Handling shift administrative activities such as time/absence reporting, attendance control, vacation planning, overtime, etc.
Evaluating employees’ performance and provide feedback
Driving continuous improvement in safety, productivity, quality and spending
Planning daily work schedules, determine priorities, allocate work assignments, and regulate production processes to meet specific daily production requirements
Championing lean manufacturing efforts and projects
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