Production Planner

NBMBAA; Hutchinson (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is hiring a Production Planner for the Hutchinson, MN plant to build and manage production schedules, analyze demand, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to meet service, cost, and inventory targets.

You’ll use Factory Planner, eMes, SAP, Power BI, and Excel to drive continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma initiatives, with up to 10% travel and on-site work in Minnesota.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, completed and verified before start.
• 2 years in Supply Chain, Logistics, Customer Service or Marketing.
• Experience with SAP; data analysis with Power BI and Excel.
• APICS CPIM certification or willingness to pursue.
• Lean Six Sigma experience or training; leadership and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze demand to create procurement and production schedules.
• Develop and maintain operating rhythm to align supply with demand.
• Coordinate with internal/external suppliers and business teams to meet targets.
• Lead projects to improve supply chain speed and inventory investment.
• Utilize Emes, Factory Planner and other tools to improve service and inventory turns.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Collaboration

Process improvement

Change implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Factory Planner

eMes

DMPT

SAP

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Invento

Job description

Job Description:

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 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:

• Analyzing demand requirements to create procurement and production schedules for area of responsibility
• Providing a high degree of planning analysis to develop and maintain operating rhythm to ensure smooth supply chain operations, aligning supply with demand
• Responsible for coordinating with internal and external suppliers, and various business teams to meet service, cost, and Inventory target.
• Identifies and leads projects that improve supply chain speed and inventory investment. Review and reports on project progress with management
• Utilize Supply Chain tools and processes such as Emes, Peoplesoft, and Factory Planner, Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve service, inventory turns, and non-working inventory

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)

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

• Two (2) years of experience in Supply Chain, Transportation & Logistics, Customer Service and/or Marketing
• Experience with Factory Planner, eMes, DMPT, other factory systems.
• Experience with SAP
• Advanced data analysis including Power BI, Invento & Microsoft Excel skills
• APICS CPIM certification or willingness to pursue
• Lean Six Sigma experience or similar certification or training
• Demonstrated Leadership skills, Collaboration skills, Project/Process Improvements/Change Implementation

Work location: On-site at 3M plant in Hutchinson, MN.

Travel: May include up to 10% Domestic

Relocation: Not 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 $74,644 - $91,231, 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 10/13/2026 To 11/12/2026 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.