Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

National Black MBA Association; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel up to 5% domestic

Relocation assistance may beauthorized

Job summary

3M is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 3rd shift in Pittsboro, North Carolina, to lead on-shift activities in the assigned department and drive results in safety, quality, and productivity. You will supervise hourly staff, coordinate priorities, and improve processes with Kaizen initiatives.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and several years of manufacturing experience, with preferred Green Belt certification and supervisory exposure.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or higher from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) combined years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Associate's Degree or higher (preferred) 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-shift activities for crew in the assigned department to drive EHS, quality and productivity.
• Conduct safety inspections/audits and coach for safe work methods.
• Provide training to employees and maintain effective communication.
• Supervise and develop production/hourly staff.
• Plan and coordinate priorities, assign work, and regulate the production process to meet daily requirements.
• Monitor production rates, yields and quality, and provide feedback to staff and supervisor.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Problem solving

Kaizen

Lean manufacturing

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Green Belt Certification

Job description

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.

As a Manufacturing Production Supervisor, you will lead on shift activities for crew in assigned department, expected to drive results in EHS, Quality, and Productivity which align with plant goals. 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:

• 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

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 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

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

• 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

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 $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.).

Good Faith Posting Date Range 08/12/2026 To 09/11/2026 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 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:

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