Production Supervisor

3M; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

3M Cordova, IL seeks a Production Supervisor to lead a 12-hour rotating shift, overseeing about 15 hourly employees. You will drive safe, efficient production operations and staffing decisions to meet targets.

Ideal candidates have High School diploma and 5 years in a lead operator role, plus experience with SAP and Microsoft tools. Bachelor’s degree and broader experience are a plus. Relocation not authorized; must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED completed and verified prior to start.
• Five years of combined experience in a lead Operator role or equivalent in a private, public, government or military environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading approximately 15 hourly shift production employees.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient execution of production Operations at the Cordova, Illinois facility.
• Determining staffing deployments and task prioritizations for the crew.
• Supporting Safety, Quality, and Productivity improvements for your assigned shift.
• Must be able to work a 12 hour rotating shift schedule.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing planning

Safety and compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School diploma / GED

5 years lead operator experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Description

Job Description Production 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 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

• Leading approximately 15 hourly shift production employees.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient execution of production Operations at the Cordova, Illinois facility.
• Determining staffing deployments and task prioritizations for the crew.
• Supporting Safety, Quality, and Productivity improvements for your assigned shift.
• Must be able to work a 12 hour rotating shift schedule.

Your Skills and Expertise

To 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 start).
• Five (5) years of combined experience in a lead Operator role or equivalent in a private, public, government or military environment.

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

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university.
• Experience in leading full-time, part-time, and contingent hourly production employees.
• Experience with SAP, and Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, PowerBI, etc)
• Skills include the ability to drive change and implement improvement plans for identified areas of improvement.

Location: On-site Cordova, IL. Shift: 12-hour rotating. Travel: May include up to 5% domestic/international. Relocation: Is not authorized. Must be legally authorized to work in the 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-evening

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.

Applicable to US Applicants Only

The expected compensation range for this position is $95,591 - $116,834, 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 11/04/2026 To 12/04/2026 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: 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.