Plant Engineering Supervisor (Nevada, MO)

3M; Nevada (MO); On-site; USD 109,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Paid Absences

Relocation assistance

Job summary

3M is seeking a Plant Engineering Supervisor to lead maintenance across plant operations in the United States. You will supervise engineering staff, direct maintenance of equipment and facilities, and drive reliability improvements while modeling safe work practices.

The role involves coordinating with leadership, managing shifts, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. A strong background in maintenance, supervision, and problem solving is essential.

Qualifications

• Eight years of manufacturing and/or maintenance experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Minimum education may be substituted with an associate's degree plus four years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree plus four years of related experience meets the requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and technical direction to Plant Engineering personnel for maintenance tasks on machines, systems, and facilities to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness.
• Schedule, assign, and direct personnel in maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Monitor progress and evaluate completed assignments to ensure proper procedures and quality of work.
• Support plant leadership initiatives and drive equipment reliability and safe operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Maintenance expertise

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance

Bachelor's Degree (Engineering/related)

Job description

Job Description:Job TitlePlant Engineering SupervisorCollaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the WorldChoosing 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 environments to a 3M career.The Impact You’ll Make in this RoleThe person hired for the position of Plant Engineering Supervisor will supervise and manage all functions of the maintenance departments involved in the production of 3M products.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:Provide supervision and technical direction to Plant Engineering personnel for performance of maintenance tasks on machines, systems, and facilities to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness. May include oversite of Plant Engineering support functions such as custodial, stockroom, security, etc. May include responsibility for procuring specialty maintenance partsSchedule, assign, and direct personnel in performance of tasks for maintenance of equipment and facilities. Provide technical direction to personnel and assist in diagnosing equipment problems as required. Monitor progress and evaluate completed assignments to confirm use of correct procedures and to evaluate quality of workIdentified and supports business efforts to drive improvement in equipment reliabilityPromoting a safe and sustainable working environment through modeling safe behaviors as well as recognizing and resolving safety related problemsRepresenting plant leadership team through supporting initiatives across the plant, including but not limited to supervision coverage for alternative shifts, being on-call and servicing as a primary plant management representativeYour Skills and ExpertiseTo set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to the start) from an accredited institution and Eight (8) years of manufacturing and/or maintenance experience in a private, public, government or military environmentORAssociate’s degree in an Industrial Maintenance technical field and Four (4) years of plant maintenance and/or manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environmentORBachelor's Degree of higher (completed and verified prior to start) from accredited institution and Four (4) years of manufacturing and/or maintenance experience in a private, public, government or military environmentAdditional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:Previous supervisory and/or management experience in a private, public, government of military environmentExperience with participating in daily tier management process and participating in improvement projects (kaizens)Travel: May include up to 5% domesticRelocation Assistance: May be authorizedMust be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).Supporting Your Well-being3M 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.Chat with MaxFor assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers.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.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.Good Faith Posting Date Range 10/12/2026 To 11/11/2026 Or until filledAll 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: 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.Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy StatementCarefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. 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