Ames Plant Director

3M•Woodbury, MN

13d•$250,253 - $305,864•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 Plant Director, 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 a team of employees dedicated to making products to enhance and improve lives for people around the world. You will lead operational excellence at our Ames, IA Plant through conscientious management and decisive actions in environment, health, safety, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, cost, and employee relations. You will oversee plant environment, health, safety, and security practices that respect our environment, meet requirements established by regulatory bodies, protect our employees, and align with company expectations. You will accelerate value creation for our customers through responsive end-to-end supply chain performance and prompt resolution to customer inquiries. You will develop strategic plans and budgets to drive continuous and sustainable improvements through the application of disruptive technology, lean six sigma methods, and effective employee engagement programs. You will champion inclusive programs that create a great place to work for all our employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
Ten (10) years of combined experience in quality, product/process/project engineering, or manufacturing in a private, public, government, or military environment
Five (5) years of experience in a management role in a manufacturing setting 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

Plant Manager (or equivalent) experience in a complex (e.g. size, NPI) organization
Demonstrated strong leadership ability and history of leading high-performance teams
Experience and certification with Lean Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing methodologies
Experience in operational excellence, lean implementation, and financial accounting

Responsibilities

Leading a team of employees dedicated to making products to enhance and improve lives for people around the world
Leading operational excellence at our Ames, IA Plant through conscientious management and decisive actions in environment, health, safety, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, cost, and employee relations
Overseeing plant environment, health, safety, and security practices that respect our environment, meet requirements established by regulatory bodies, protect our employees, and align with company expectations.
Accelerating value creation for our customers through responsive end-to-end supply chain performance and prompt resolution to customer inquiries
Developing strategic plans and budgets to drive continuous and sustainable improvements through the application of disruptive technology, lean six sigma methods, and effective employee engagement programs
Championing inclusive programs that create a great place to work for all our employees
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
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.