Site Operations Manager

3M • Prairie du Chien, WI

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About The Position

Job Description: Job Title Senior Manager Manufacturing Operations Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World 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 a(n) Operations 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: Consults with leadership team to set medium to long term strategic direction and operating plans for a large complex manufacturing operation. Initiating and approving projects to continually improve efficiency and competitiveness. Direct responsibility for functional strategic planning, including establishing and managing budgets for one or more departments. Determines priorities, timetables and assigns resources/tasks. Accountable for the activities and results of functional area(s). Problem solving requires a thorough understanding of operational policies and practices. Applies knowledge of different techniques and practices to achieve desired results. Create solutions for complex and multi-faceted problems, requiring ingenuity, creativity, innovation and strong analytical skills. Typically, will provide direct supervision to higher level professionals and lower-level managers which will include objective setting, performance management and motivating, as well as training and coaching. Has significant business impact on the organization due to scope of responsibility and complexity of duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Ten (10) years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Three (3) years of manufacturing operations management 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

• At least Eight (8) years of manufacturing operations management in a private, public, government or military environment
• Skills include; A senior operations manager typically excels in strategic planning and execution while driving operational efficiency across the organization. The role requires strong leadership and team development capabilities, along with solid budgeting and financial management skills. Effective cross‑functional collaboration and the ability to manage performance through KPIs are essential. Senior operations managers also need to assess and mitigate risks, lead change initiatives, and oversee supply chain and resource management. Clear communication and sound decision‑making support success in this position.

Responsibilities

• Consults with leadership team to set medium to long term strategic direction and operating plans for a large complex manufacturing operation.
• Initiating and approving projects to continually improve efficiency and competitiveness.
• Direct responsibility for functional strategic planning, including establishing and managing budgets for one or more departments.
• Determines priorities, timetables and assigns resources/tasks.
• Accountable for the activities and results of functional area(s).
• Problem solving requires a thorough understanding of operational policies and practices.
• Applies knowledge of different techniques and practices to achieve desired results.
• Create solutions for complex and multi-faceted problems, requiring ingenuity, creativity, innovation and strong analytical skills.
• Typically, will provide direct supervision to higher level professionals and lower-level managers which will include objective setting, performance management and motivating, as well as training and coaching.
• Has significant business impact on the organization due to scope of responsibility and complexity of duties.

Benefits

• 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially.
• To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
• Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level