3M
Manager Manufacturing Operations*
US, Oklahoma, Quapaw · Contract
No sponsorship$165k-$201kDetected 72 days ago
TypeScriptComplianceSAPOperations ManagementSupply ChainProcess ImprovementEmployee RelationsCustomer SupportGMPLeadershipLean ManufacturingS&OP
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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
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Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70
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About the role
- 3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
- your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.
- Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.
Responsibilities
- Lead manufacturing operations to ensure products are produced safely, on schedule, within quality standards, and at optimal cost.
- Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Establish priorities, allocate resources, and drive operational performance.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma and other operational excellence methodologies.
- Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors while fostering a culture of accountability and engagement.
- Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing performance.
- Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities to achieve customer service, inventory, and capacity goals.
- Identify and implement new technologies and process improvements that enhance operational efficiency.
- Optimize supply chain performance by improving delivery, lead times, inventory, and overall operating costs.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure manufacturing effectiveness and operational excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Operations Management (completed and verified prior to start)
- Eight (8) years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment
- Three (3) years of manufacturing leadership 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 have
- Experience in a PSM chemical manufacturing environment.
- Experience with SAP, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001.
- Knowledge of incident investigations, tier accountability, Lean manufacturing, and employee engagement practices.
- The expected compensation range for this position is $164,612 - $201,193, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible.
- Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $164,612 - $201,193, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible.
Compensation
- Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $164,612 - $201,193, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible.
Benefits
- Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), quality, and regulatory requirements, including ISO, TS, and GMP standards.
- To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
- Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.
Company info
- Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
This listing is sourced directly from 3M's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.