Director, Film & Business Supply Chain Operations

3M Company; Decatur (IL); Remote; USD 250,000 - 306,000; Full time

Job summary

3M Company seeks a Director of Film & Business Supply Chain Operations to lead end-to-end supply chain strategy for Film and the BSC Operations center. The role requires coordinating across planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, quality and engineering to drive performance and cost improvements.

The position emphasizes governance, network design, and readiness for new product introductions, while guiding executive-level decisions and capability investments in a matrixed global

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in supply chain, industrial engineering, operations, engineering or business.
• Twelve (12) years of supply chain, operations, manufacturing, or related business leadership experience, including multi-group or cross-divisional leadership responsibility, in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Master’s degree in business, supply chain, operations, or engineering.
• Fifteen (15) years of progressive experience in global supply chain architecture, network design, operational management systems, capability center leadership, or business operations strategy, in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Skills include strategic leadership, cross-functional influence, organizational change management, SLA and standard work design, financial acumen, executive communication, and the ability to negotiate and shape significant business decisions across a matrixed global organization

Responsibilities

• Lead two interconnected portfolios: end-to-end supply chain for the global Film business and the global Business Supply Chain (BSC) Operations capability center.
• Design and manage SLAs between BSC and internal stakeholders, codify standard work for BSC processes, and operationalize standards across portfolios and geographies.
• Lead design and optimization of global Film supply chain networks across source, make, move, and deliver including network configuration, sourcing models, capacity allocation, and inventory positioning.
• Set strategic direction across cross-functional and cross-divisional work groups spanning planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, quality, engineering, and BSC operations.
• Drive supply chain readiness for new product introduction and strategic growth initiatives within Film, with governance for SLA performance and maturity progression across BSC.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional influence

Organizational change

SLA design

Financial acumen

Executive communication

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in supply chain, industrial engineering, operations, engineering or business

Master’s degree in business, supply chain, operations, or engineering

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title

Director, Film & Business Supply Chain Operations

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(n) Director, Film & Business Supply Chain Operations, 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:

• Leading two interconnected portfolios: the end-to-end supply chain for the global Film business and the global Business Supply Chain (BSC) Operations capability center — owning Film supply chain strategy, architecture, and performance while building and governing the operational infrastructure that enables consistent, measurable BSC performance across the enterprise.
• Designing and managing Service Level Agreements (SLAs) between BSC and internal stakeholders, developing and codifying standard work for BSC processes, and operationalizing those standards across all portfolios and geographies — driving maturity from initial adoption to sustained, high-performing execution.
• Leading design and optimization of global Film supply chain networks across source, make, move, and deliver — including network configuration, make-versus-buy strategies, sourcing models, capacity allocation, and inventory positioning to improve service, quality, cost, and cash outcomes.
• Setting strategic direction across multiple cross-functional and cross-divisional work groups spanning planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, quality, engineering, and BSC operations — coordinating efforts to achieve business goals with minimal direction, advising executive management on supply chain opportunities and capability investment priorities.
• Driving supply chain readiness for new product introduction, portfolio changes, and strategic growth initiatives within Film, while establishing governance mechanisms for SLA performance, standard work adherence, and maturity progression across the broader BSC organization.

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 in supply chain, industrial engineering, operations, engineering or business (completed and verified prior to start)
• Twelve (12) years of supply chain, operations, manufacturing, or related business leadership experience, including multi-group or cross-divisional leadership responsibility, in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Master’s degree in business, supply chain, operations, or engineering from an accredited institution
• Fifteen (15) years of progressive experience in global supply chain architecture, network design, operational management systems, capability center leadership, or business operations strategy, in a private, public, government or military environment
• Skills include strategic leadership, cross-functional influence, organizational change management, SLA and standard work design, financial acumen, executive communication, and the ability to negotiate and shape significant business decisions across a matrixed global organization

Work location

This role can be a remote role

Travel: May include up to 25-35% domestic/international

Relocation: 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 $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/

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

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Pay & Benefits Overview

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