3rd Shift Production Supervisor

3M; Tilton (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking a 3rd Shift Production Supervisor in Tilton, NH. You will lead a four-workcenter third-shift team, drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, scheduling, and productivity, and ensure smooth shift transitions and training.

You will also enforce EHS standards and manage production resources and documentation. The role requires 5 years of process manufacturing experience and leadership experience on a shift, plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
• Five (5) years of process manufacturing experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.
• Three (3) years of experience as a machine lead or team lead.
• Current, valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Leads our third shift team associates in 4 workcenters.
• Implements continuous improvements in Safety, Quality, Schedule Attainment, Productivity.
• Determines work assignments and actions required to achieve plant/shift goals.
• Supports training of all associates and transitions between shifts.
• Enforces EHS and site practices to ensure a safe environment.
• Assigns trained resources to production work.
• Administrates shop paperwork and data entry.
• Resolves or escalates issues on shift.
• Participates in Plant Leadership team initiatives (EHS improvements, site performance reporting).

Skills

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership experience

Education

High school diploma/GED

5 years process manufacturing experience

3 years as machine lead/team lead

Valid driver’s license

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title

3rd Shift Production Supervisor, (Tilton, NH)

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 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:

• Leads our third shift team associates in 4 workcenters
• Implements continuous improvements in our four primary KPI’s (Safety, Quality, Schedule Attainment, Productivity)
• Determines work assignments and actions required to achieve plant / shift goals
• Supports training of all associates and seamless transitions between shifts
• Enforcing EHS and site practices to ensure a safe and professional environment
• Assigning trained resources to production work
• Administrating shop paperwork and data entry
• Dispensing and controlling tools and supplies
• Resolving or escalating issues occurring on work shift
• Additional responsibilities as a Plant Leadership team member:
• EHS improvement activities
• Site performance reporting

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)
• Five (5) years of process manufacturing experience in a private, public, government, or military environment
• Three (3) years of experience as a machine lead or team lead
• Current, valid driver’s license

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

• College degree or coursework in education or engineering from an accredited institution
• OSHA training
• Formal training in industrial Environmental Health and Safety practices
• Documentation and record keeping skills
• Planning skills
• Computer skills – MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams
• Experience in operational excellence and/or lean implementation
• Demonstrated effective communication skills

Work location:

• Work location: Tilton, NH
• Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international
• Relocation assistance: May be authorized

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 $84,595 - $103,394, 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 10/29/2026 To 11/28/2026 Or until filled

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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/

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