Master Production Planner*

3M; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking a Master Production Planner to design and optimize supply chains, manage inventory flows, and lead capacity planning for multiple assets. The role involves supporting S&OP reviews and ensuring alignment with master scheduling across global sites.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in production planning, lean methods, and 3+ years of relevant experience. On-site work at major 3M centers with potential domestic travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 3 years of supply chain and/or logistics experience in any sector.
• Knowledge of production planning and lean principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design supply chain solutions across production planning, inventory, and information flow.
• Implement supply chain solutions across the extended value stream.
• Lead strategic capacity planning for division assets.
• Support S&OP and Master Schedule Review processes.
• Assist production planning across key assets.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Production planning

Lean principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

APICS CPIM/CSCP certification

Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)

Inventory parameter management

Job description

職位描述 Master Production Planner*

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 Master Production Planner, 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:

• Designing supply chains solutions in the areas of production planning, inventory management, and material/information flow
• Implementing supply chain solutions across the extended value stream
• Leading strategic capacity planning for division assets
• Supporting S&OP Supply Review & Master Schedule Review processes
• Supporting the production planning process across key assets

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)
• Three (3) years of combined supply chain and/or logistics experience in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Three (3) years of Manufacturing Plant Experience
• Two (2) years of combined experience with Production Planning and/or Lean Production Systems
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain or related field from an accredited university
• APICS CPIM and/or CSCP certification
• Experience with Lean Six Sigman – Green or Black Belt Certification
• Experience with Inventory Parameter Management

Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN or at the 3M Center in Menomonie, WI.

Travel: May include up to 15% domestic/international 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).

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws. U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum). To comply with these laws, 3M must help assess candidates' U.S. person status. The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.

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 $124,127 - $151,710, 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 08/26/2026 To 09/25/2026 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.

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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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