Ames Plant Director
3M
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3M Ames is seeking a Plant Director to lead the on-site Ames, IA operations with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. You will guide a diverse team, implement strategic plans, and manage budgets to advance continuous improvement and customer value.
Responsibilities include leading operations, enhancing environmental health and safety, and driving end-to-end supply chain responsiveness. The role demands strong leadership and a proven track record in manufacturing management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
- Ten (10) years of combined experience in quality, product/process/project engineering, or manufacturing.
- Five (5) years of management experience in a manufacturing setting.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of employees dedicated to making products that improve lives globally.
- Oversee plant environment, health, safety, and security practices to meet regulatory and company standards.
- Drive end-to-end supply chain performance and prompt resolution of customer inquiries.
- Develop strategic plans and budgets to enable continuous, sustainable improvements using Lean Six Sigma.
- Champion inclusive programs that create a great place to work for all employees.
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On-site
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Full time
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 other curious, creative 3Mers.
As a Plant Director, 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 a team of employees dedicated to making products to enhance and improve lives for people around the world
Leading operational excellence at our Ames, IA Plant through conscientious management and decisive actions in environment, health, safety, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, cost, and employee relations
Overseeing plant environment, health, safety, and security practices that respect our environment, meet requirements established by regulatory bodies, protect our employees, and align with company expectations.
Accelerating value creation for our customers through responsive end-to-end supply chain performance and prompt resolution to customer inquiries
Developing strategic plans and budgets to drive continuous and sustainable improvements through the application of disruptive technology, lean six sigma methods, and effective employee engagement programs
Championing inclusive programs that create a great place to work for all our employees
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
Ten (10) years of combined experience in quality, product/process/project engineering, or manufacturing in a private, public, government, or military environment
Five (5) years of experience in a management role in a manufacturing setting in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Plant Manager (or equivalent) experience in a complex (e.g. size, NPI) organization
Demonstrated strong leadership ability and history of leading high-performance teams
Experience and certification with Lean Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing methodologies
Experience in operational excellence, lean implementation, and financial accounting
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.
Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $250,253 - $305,864, 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/.
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.
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.
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.
At 3M we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily as our employees connect with customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M's creative solutions to global challenges at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M or @3MNews.
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