General Supervisor

3M•Saint Paul, MN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Operations General Supervisor oversees warehouse and distribution operations at 3M’s St. Paul Warehouse. The role manages professional and support-level employees across operational planning, supply planning, warehousing, transportation, inventory and materials control, import/export, and productivity improvement. The position supports manufacturing plants, R&D, and distribution centers by ensuring they have the materials, equipment, and resources needed to manage operations successfully. The supervisor ensures employees follow environmental, health, and safety practices; directs associates and monitors product receiving, storage, and shipping in accordance with procedures and compliance requirements; and tracks workflow, safety, productivity, quality, and operational performance. The role contributes to annual operational budgets and forecasts, drives cost and productivity improvements, develops corrective action plans with operational supervisors, and works with 3M’s Corporate Transportation and Distribution Operations group on carrier performance and operational improvement initiatives. The position requires on-call availability and driving a company vehicle, subject to pre-employment and ongoing motor vehicle history reviews. This is an on-site role requiring work at the St. Paul Warehouse at least five days per week. Domestic travel may be up to 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher, completed and verified before starting.
Five years of combined experience in manufacturing, warehouse operations, or distribution operations in a private, public, government, or military environment.
Current, valid driver’s license.
Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employment visa sponsorship.
Willingness to be on-call.
Ability to drive a company vehicle, with pre-employment and ongoing motor vehicle history review.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt training and certification.
At least five years of distribution center or warehouse experience.
Budget management and operational KPI monitoring and control skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and/or data mining skills.
Demonstrated coaching, interpersonal communication, and team leadership skills.
History of applying business knowledge to support business needs and goals.
Experience initiating, leading, and implementing distribution operations problem identification and resolution.
Experience working in a union environment under a collective bargaining agreement.
Strong systems background, including ERP, SAP, or EWM.
Willingness to obtain knowledge of applicable software.
Self-motivation in an ambiguous and autonomous role.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Assertiveness, organization, and attention to detail.
Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
Supplier management and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

Ensure all EHS practices and procedures are followed and promote a high level of safety awareness among employees.
Monitor and direct associates to ensure products are received, stored, and shipped according to standard operating procedures and compliance requirements.
Monitor workflow and direct associates to meet safety, productivity, and quality standards.
Assist in developing annual operational budgets for site operations.
Participate in developing the annual forecast and drive operational cost and productivity improvements.
Establish and monitor operational performance daily and weekly.
Work with operational supervisors to implement action plans that address operational deficiencies.
Work with 3M Corporate Transportation and Distribution Operations to support carrier performance and operational improvement initiatives.
Manage professional and support-level employees in relevant warehousing and supply chain disciplines.
Support manufacturing plants, R&D, and distribution centers by ensuring they have appropriate materials, equipment, and resources.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong EHS culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.