Manufacturing Supervisor

3M•Wausau, WI

2d•$95,591 - $116,834•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. The person hired for the position of Manufacturing Supervisor will supervise and manage all functions involved in the production of 3M products. 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or higher (completed and verified prior to the start) from an accredited institution and a minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment -OR- Bachelor’s Degree or higher (completed and verified prior to the start) from an accredited institution and minimum of two (2) years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military setting.
One (1) year previous supervisor and/or management 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 (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
Minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Minimum of three (3) years previous supervisor/management experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
Experience coaching/mentoring less experienced supervisors.
Experience leading daily tier management process, leading improvement projects (kaizens), and participation in Six Sigma Green Belt projects
Experience being a Manager/Supervisor in a union environment
Understanding of DOT regulations

Responsibilities

Promoting a safe and sustainable working environment through modeling safe behaviors as well as recognizing and resolving safety related problems.
Establishing priorities and allocating work assignments in order to meet specific daily production requirements using lean management processes to meet customer expectations
Monitoring production rates, yields, and quality of products routinely, communicating results to employees and leveraging continuous improvement tools to improve scheduling, quality, and efficiency.
Leading, coaching and developing employees through direct supervisor, floor presence, monitoring and coaching of production employees, providing recognition, overseeing training completion, policy administration and participating in hiring processes. May include contingent workers.
Representing plant leadership team through supporting initiatives across the plant, including but not limited to supervision coverage for alternative shifts, being on-call and servicing as a primary plant management representative
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.