Manufacturing Operations Manager (Nevada, MO)

㍍; Nevada (MO); On-site; USD 188,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Operations Manager, where your expertise in manufacturing leadership will drive success. This role offers the chance to lead teams in a dynamic environment, ensuring products meet quality and cost objectives while implementing innovative solutions. Collaborate with talented professionals and make a significant impact on operations. With a commitment to employee well-being and competitive compensation, this is an exciting opportunity for those ready to take their career to the next level.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

Health Savings Accounts

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Paid Absences

Retirement Benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing experience in various environments.
• 5+ years of leadership in manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing teams to meet performance goals.
• Consult with leadership to set strategic direction.

Skills

Facilitative Leadership

Strategic plan development

Project/Plan Implementation Management

Change management implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Science or business related field

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title
Senior Operations Manager

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

• Consults with leadership team to set medium- to long-term strategic direction and operating plans for a large sized manufacturing operation.
• Develops business strategies and creates solutions for complex and multi-faceted problems.
• Ensures products are manufactured on schedule, and within quality standards and cost objectives.
• Implements manufacturing standards and defines guidelines for assigned area(s). Plans, organizes, and directs all manufacturing activities and policies.

As a Senior Operations Manager, 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 manufacturing teams to meet and exceed aggressive performance deliverables
• Implement employee led improvements to systems and processes that help insure their jobs are safer and more efficient
• Determines team develop plans and secures resources to implement them
• Willingness to support operations with a flexible personal schedule in support of a 24/7 operation, as needed

Company Vehicle

This position requires driving a company vehicle, which will require pre-employment and ongoing review of motor vehicle history for candidates who are offered and hired for this position

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)
• Ten (10) years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Five (5) years of manufacturing operations leadership in a private, public, government or military environment
• Current, valid Driver’s License.

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

• Master's degree in Science or business related field, from an accredited institution
• Seven (7) years of manufacturing leadership in a private, public, government or military environment
• Skills include:
  • Facilitative Leadership
  • Strategic plan development
  • Project/Plan Implementation Management
  • Change management implementation

Work location:

• On-site, Nevada, Missouri

Travel: May include up to 10%

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 $188,251 - $230,084, 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 04/30/2025 To 05/30/2025 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. 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.

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