Job Description:

Job Description:

Operations Manager (Tonawanda, NY)

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 diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with 96,000 other curious, creative 3Mers.

“For more than 30 years at 3M, I’ve seen firsthand how it’s a place where curious, creative and collaborative people thrive and build a rewarding career. As a leader in this company, my goal is to ensure each 3Mer sees and feels the positive impact we’re making around the world” – Mike Roman, chief executive officer and chairman, 3M

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As an Operations Manager 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 all Manufacturing and Logistics/Warehousing activities at the 3M Tonawanda facility


• Assuring compliance with corporate and local governmental safety, health and environmental rules, policies, and procedures


• Coordinating Operations activities such that products are manufactured on schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives


• Ensuring maximum efficiency and productivity of production facility leveraging Lean Six Sigma and other methodologies


• Actively participating in relevant corporate programs/initiatives, complies with professional and quality standards, complies with corporate policies and procedures, and acts in a manner consistent with 3M’s values and ethical standards


• Providing direct supervision to professional and support levels which include objective setting, performance management, and motivating, as well as training and coaching

For additional information, please visit: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/plant-locations-us/tonawanda/

Your Skills and Expertise 
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution


• Five (5) years of Manufacturing/Production Operations experience in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• MBA or Master’s degree in Engineering discipline


• Three (3) years of supervisory experience in a private, public, government or military environment


• LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt and/or Master Black Belt certified


• Strong analytical skills and financial acumen


• Previous work experience in a union environment

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic travel

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being 

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. 

Resources for You 

For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers. 

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

3M is an equal opportunity employer.  3M  will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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.

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