Senior Supervisor Manufacturing Operations

3M Vietnam; Valley (NE); On-site; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Domestic travel opportunities

Job summary

3M is seeking a Senior Supervisor Manufacturing Operations in Valley, NE to lead safety, Lean execution, and daily production performance.

You will shape staffing, drive continuous improvement, and respond to operational issues around the clock while advancing company goals. This role requires 3–5 years of supervisory and 5 years manufacturing ops, a technical degree, Lean certification preferred, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree/Technical Diploma or higher from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Five (5) years of manufacturing operations experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
• Experience in manufacturing facilities/operations, project management success demonstrated through teamwork.
• Black Belt or Lean Certification.
• Skills include leadership, understanding and driving culture change and impact on results.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering results.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a world class safety culture using Enterprise Excellence Principles; lead employees with respectful behaviors and teamwork.
• Determine staffing and prioritization to ensure service to customers; implement LEAN model and support organizational transitions.
• Maintain a continuous improvement mindset with a heavy focus on safety, productivity, and employee relations.
• Engage your team to align to the strategic plan.
• Be available to respond to operational issues seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day.

Skills

Leadership

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s Degree/Technical Diploma or higher

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Black Belt or Lean Certification

Tools

LEAN Certification

Job description

Job Description

Senior Supervisor Manufacturing Operations

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.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Senior Supervisor Manufacturing Operations, 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

• Creating a world class safety culture. Utilizing the Enterprise Excellence Principles. Leading employees through a culture of respectful behaviors creating teamwork.
• Determining staffing and prioritization to ensure service to customers. Implementing the LEAN execution model and supporting organizational transition in which all employees are problem solvers.
• Having a continuous improvement mindset with a heavy focus on safety, productivity, and employee relations.
• Engaging your team to align to the strategic plan.
• Available to respond to operational issues seven days/week, twenty-four hours/day.

Your Skills And Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree/Technical Diploma or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Five (5) years of manufacturing operations experience 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 (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
• Experience in manufacturing facilities/operations, project management success demonstrated through teamwork
• Black Belt or Lean Certification
• Skills include leadership, understanding and driving culture change and impact on results
• Demonstrated track record of delivering results
• Strong interpersonal skills

Work Location: Valley-NE

Travel: May include up to 10% 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 $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 10/01/2026 To 10/31/2026 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.

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.