3rd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor

3M Company; Red Wing (MN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be requested

Job summary

3M seeks a 3rd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor in Red Wing, MN to lead a world-class team, ensure safety, and run daily production schedules. You will develop staffing plans, hire and coach staff, and apply Lean principles to improve processes.

This role requires a high school diploma plus manufacturing and supervisory experience; a Bachelor's degree is a plus. Travel up to 5% and relocation support may be authorized. 3M offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Two (2) years of supervisory and/or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
• Knowledge of relevant 3M Fall Protection processes and software.
• Experience with manufacturing production reporting systems.
• Experience leading and/or participating on SixSigma projects or Lean Manufacturing activities.
• Diverse experience with manufacturing technology and operations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact on a broad basis (external/internal customers, employees, and plant leadership).
• Influence skills to support positive change acceptance within the work team.
• Knowledge of Lean Principles- value stream, waste elimination, 5S, poke-yoke

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision, leadership, coaching, and development of a world class Manufacturing team
• Supporting a positive, safety-first culture
• Ensure daily production schedules are attained and troubleshoot any challenges that arise
• Develop manpower plan and interview and hire candidates to staff team to plan
• Apply Lean principles to create robust processes that ensure efficient assembly, maintain/ improve quality, safety, ergonomics, and meet 3M safety standards, 5S and cleanliness, with monthly reporting on key metrics

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Job description

Job Description:

3rd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor

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 3rd Shift Manufacturing 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:

• Direct supervision, leadership, coaching, and development of a world class Manufacturing team
• Supporting a positive, safety-first culture
• Ensure daily production schedules are attained and troubleshoot any challenges that arise
• Develop manpower plan and interview and hire candidates to staff team to plan
• Apply Lean principles to create robust processes that ensure the following: efficient assembly process of existing and new products with developed standard work as appropriate, maintain and improve quality standards, improve safety and ergonomics as well as meeting all 3M safety standards, tiered accountability structure, 5S, organization and cleanliness standards, communicate and interface directly with many levels and functions within the organization, and provide monthly reporting on key operating performance metrics.

Your Skills and Expertise

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

• High school diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
• Three (3) years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Two (2) years of supervisory and/or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

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

• Bachelor's Degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
• Knowledge of relevant 3M Fall Protection processes and software
• Experience with manufacturing production reporting systems
• Experience leading and/or participating on SixSigma projects or Lean Manufacturing activities
• Diverse experience with manufacturing technology and operations
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact on a broad basis (external/internal customers, employees, and plant leadership)
• Influence skills to support positive change acceptance within the work team
• Knowledge of Lean Principles- value stream, waste elimination, 5S, poke-yoke

Work location: Red Wing, MN

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic

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.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $95,591 - $116,834, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., 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.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 10/22/2026 To 11/21/2026 Or until filled

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. 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.

Learn more about 3M's creative solutions to the world's problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

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.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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.