Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

3M; Moncure (NC); On-site; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

3M in Pittsboro, North Carolina is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 3rd shift to lead and develop hourly production staff on the shop floor.

The role emphasizes ensuring a safe work environment, conducting investigations, and driving continuous improvement through Lean/Kaizen activities. Candidates should have supervisory experience and a background in manufacturing, with Green Belt preferred.

Qualifications

• Five combined years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
• One year supervisory and/or management experience.
• One year of experience troubleshooting and problem solving in a manufacturing environment.
• One year experience participating in Green Belt projects and/or have a Green Belt certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensures a safe working environment through formal inspections/audits, correcting unsafe behaviors, safety/crew meetings, and utilizing proper work methods, procedures and equipment.
• Incident investigation, problem solving and root cause analysis (EHS and quality).
• Provide direct supervision and development to production and/or hourly employees.
• Plans and coordinates priorities, allocates work assignments, and regulates production process to meet daily requirements.
• Monitors production rates, yields, and quality and provides feedback to employees and supervisor.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing experience

Kaizen / Lean

Green Belt certification

Staff training

Safety leadership

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree or higher

Job description

Job Title

Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

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

• Ensures a safe working environment through formal inspections/audits, correcting unsafe behaviors, safety / crew meetings, and utilizing proper work methods, procedures and equipment
• Incident investigation, problem solving and root cause analysis (EHS and quality)
• Ensure employees receive training as specified
• Provides effective communication to employees through daily interaction, electronic mail, etc.
• Provide direct supervision and development to production and/or hourly employees
• Plans and coordinates priorities, allocates work assignments, and regulates production process in order to meet specific daily production requirements
• Monitors production rates, yields, and quality of products on a daily basis and provides feedback to employees and supervisor on results
• Organizes and reviews changeovers with appropriate staff to minimize downtime. Addresses production issues such as scheduling, quality, run time, etc.
• Lead/participate in Kaizen continuous improvement sessions, make process suggestions to improve quality and reduce costs, involved with managing tier 1, 2 processes
• Involved with Lean Management systems deployment, implements cost reduction programs to ensure the efficient utilization of labor, materials, and equipment
• Primary plant management representative during off shifts

Your Skills and Expertise

• High School Diploma/GED or higher from (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
• Five (5) combined years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Associate's Degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
• One (1) year supervisory and/or management experience
• One (1) year of experience troubleshooting and problem solving in a manufacturing environment
• One (1) year experience participating in Green Belt projects and/or have a Green Belt certification

Work Location: Pittsboro, North Carolina On-site

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic travel

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).

Supporting Your Well-being

• 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.

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 08/12/2026 To 09/11/2026 Or until filled

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