New Ulm Operations Sr. Manager

3M•New Ulm, MN

11d•$221,591 - $270,834•Onsite

About The Position

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As an Operations Senior Manager 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: Collaborating with plant personnel to set short- and long-term strategic plans as well as operating plans for departments. Working with Manufacturing Engineering Managers and Product Divisions to drive Customer First initiatives in service, quality, and cost improvements. Developing, establishing, and maintaining annual operating budgets. Directing and facilitating Lean, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement teams both within and outside of the operations organization to improve customer satisfaction and reduce total costs. Clearly communicating to all employees within the focus factory the priorities, expectations, and results of the facility. Providing direction and supervision of direct reports using principal-based leadership strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
Eight (8) combined years of manufacturing, engineering, quality, and/or environmental health and safety experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Five (5) years of direct supervision experience
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Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (completed and verified prior to start) 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 Divisions, balancing multiple priorities
Experience communicating at all levels on cultural change initiatives

Responsibilities

Collaborating with plant personnel to set short- and long-term strategic plans as well as operating plans for departments.
Working with Manufacturing Engineering Managers and Product Divisions to drive Customer First initiatives in service, quality, and cost improvements.
Developing, establishing, and maintaining annual operating budgets.
Directing and facilitating Lean, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement teams both within and outside of the operations organization to improve customer satisfaction and reduce total costs.
Clearly communicating to all employees within the focus factory the priorities, expectations, and results of the facility.
Providing direction and supervision of direct reports using principal-based leadership strategies.
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.