Plant Engineering Supervisor*

NBMBAA; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

3M in Cordova, IL seeks a Plant Engineering Supervisor to lead maintenance teams and contractors, ensuring safe, reliable operations. You’ll plan preventative maintenance, mentor technicians, and drive improvements in equipment performance while controlling costs.

The role requires a relevant degree or substantial manufacturing experience, plus knowledge of regulatory standards and project leadership. Relocation and occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher plus 3+ years in manufacturing.
• High School Diploma plus 6+ years in manufacturing.
• Experience leading maintenance and reliability programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision of maintenance staff and contractors.
• Plan and execute preventative maintenance on facilities and equipment.
• Drive reliability improvements and equipment efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance to site personnel.
• Support safety and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Contractor management

Project management

Regulatory compliance

EH&S awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

High School Diploma or higher

Engineering-related degree (secondary)

Tools

CRL certification

Maintenance Manager certification

RE/CAMA certification

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title

Plant Engineering Supervisor*

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 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 Plant Engineering 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:

• Creating and maintaining a safe, healthy and sustainable workplace.

• Providing daily supervision and coordination of 3M Maintenance employees and contractor resources in support of the needs of our business partners

• Plans and executes preventative maintenance activities on the facility and its equipment

• Identifying and supporting business efforts to drive improvement in equipment reliability

• Providing technical guidance to site personnel.

• Impacting through cost reduction programs, equipment effectiveness, and safety of work environment

• Communicate project or program status and results to stakeholders

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 from an accredited institution AND a minimum of three (3) years previous experience in a manufacturing environment in a private, public, government or military environment.

OR

• High School Diploma or higher from an accredited institution AND a minimum of six (6) years previous experience in a manufacturing environment in a private, public, government or military environment.

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

• Secondary Degree or higher in Engineering or related Technical Field (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution preferred.

• Five (5) years of manufacturing maintenance/reliability experience in a private, public, government or military environment.

• Experience coaching, mentoring and developing Technicians as well as their peers and influencing higher levels of the organization.

• Experience with project management along with electrical or mechanical experience in manufacturing operations.

• Experience in managing contractors.

• Basic understanding of Environmental and Regulatory Compliance, NFPA, and OSHA standards.

• Certified Reliability Leader (CRL), Certified Maintenance Manager, Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional, RE or CAMA certification.

Work location:

• Cordova, IL

Travel: May include up to 10% 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.

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $109,202 - $133,469, 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.).

Good Faith Posting Date Range 09/14/2026 To 10/14/2026 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.

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. 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:

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.