Senior Operations Supervisor* (Springfield, MO)

3M; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

3M in Springfield, MO is seeking a Senior Operations Supervisor to lead a production team on site, focusing on safety, quality and productivity. The role supports cross-functional collaboration with various departments and requires strong leadership and communication skills.

Ideal candidates have a proven track record in supervisory roles, lean manufacturing experience and a commitment to continuous improvement. Relocation assistance may be authorized; travel up to 5% may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 7+ years of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of supervisory experience.
• Lean Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing certification or experience.
• Operational excellence focus including lean implementation and financial accounting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead in a cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Create a world-class safety culture with high EHS performance.
• Lead employees using principle-based leadership and teamwork.
• Align teams to a strategic plan around safety, customer service, quality and productivity.
• Catalyze continuous improvement focusing on safety, productivity and employee relations.
• Drive policy adherence across production with accountability.
• Staff and prioritize to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Develop operator and supervisor skills and engagement.
• Collaborate with Operations Manager and plant teams to execute improvements.
• Be available for on-call support to sustain 24/7 operations; position may be off shift.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Senior Operations Supervisor* (Springfield, MO)

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

• Creating a world class safety culture that delivers high EHS performance and is consistently demonstrated as the first priority.
• Utilizing principle-based leadership, lead employees through a culture of respect and teamwork
• Engaging your team to align to a strategic plan around safety, customer service, quality and productivity
• Catalyzing continuous improvement with a heavy focus on safety, productivity, and employee relations.
• Driving consistency and accountability regarding all policies, procedures and expectations throughout the production organization using principle-based leadership.
• Determining staffing and prioritization to ensure customer satisfaction
• Developing operator & supervisor skills and engagement and encouraging problem solving and recognition of performance.
• Collaborating with the Operations Manager, Operations Peers, and the Production Planning, Plant Engineering, and Manufacturing Teams to understand strategy and execute improvement efforts.
• Willingness to be available and at times on-call to support 24/7 continuous operations. Position will be off shift, afternoon or night shift depending on preference

Your Skills and Expertise

• High School diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start) and a minimum of seven (7) years of supervisory experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution and a minimum of four (4) years of supervisory experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Demonstrated track record of delivering results in a cross-functional environment
• Experience and certification with Lean Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Experience in operational excellence, lean implementation, and financial accounting.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to develop people and build a culture of trust and collaboration
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and presentation)

Work location: On-Site Springfield, MO

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic

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).

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 $124,127 - $151,710, 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 08/05/2026 To 09/04/2026 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 ma