Hutchinson Senior Operations Supervisor

3MHutchinson, MN
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 Senior Operations 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: Creating a world class safety culture that delivers high EHS performance and is consistently demonstrated as the first priority. Utilizing principle-based leadership, lead employees through a culture of respect and teamwork Engaging your team to align to a strategic plan around safety, customer service, quality and productivity Catalyzing continuous improvement with a heavy focus on safety, productivity, and employee relations. Driving consistency and accountability regarding all policies, procedures and expectations throughout the production organization using principle-based leadership. Determining staffing and prioritization to ensure customer satisfaction Developing operator & supervisor skills and engagement and encouraging problem solving and recognition of performance. Collaborating with the Operations Manager, Operations Peers, and the Production Planning, Plant Engineering, and Manufacturing Teams to understand strategy and execute improvement efforts. Willingness to be available and at times on-call to support 24/7 continuous operations.

Requirements

  • High School diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
  • Five (5) years of manufacturing supervisory experience 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

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
  • Seven (7) years of manufacturing supervisory experience in a private, public, government or military environment
  • Demonstrated track record of delivering results in a cross-functional environment
  • Experience and certification with Lean Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
  • Experience in operational excellence, lean implementation, and financial accounting.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to develop people and build a culture of trust and collaboration
  • Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and presentation)

Responsibilities

  • Creating a world class safety culture that delivers high EHS performance and is consistently demonstrated as the first priority.
  • Utilizing principle-based leadership, lead employees through a culture of respect and teamwork
  • Engaging your team to align to a strategic plan around safety, customer service, quality and productivity
  • Catalyzing continuous improvement with a heavy focus on safety, productivity, and employee relations.
  • Driving consistency and accountability regarding all policies, procedures and expectations throughout the production organization using principle-based leadership.
  • Determining staffing and prioritization to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Developing operator & supervisor skills and engagement and encouraging problem solving and recognition of performance.
  • Collaborating with the Operations Manager, Operations Peers, and the Production Planning, Plant Engineering, and Manufacturing Teams to understand strategy and execute improvement efforts.
  • Willingness to be available and at times on-call to support 24/7 continuous operations.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental & Vision
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Disability Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Paid Absences
  • Retirement Benefits

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Senior

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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