Supervisor Manufacturing

3M; Cynthiana (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Accounts

Disability Benefits

Job summary

3M is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Cynthiana, KY site to lead 20–50 production staff across five departments. The role requires night shift commitment, safety, quality, and efficiency emphasis, and strong leadership to drive performance and continuous improvement.

You will coordinate with plant maintenance and process engineers to resolve issues and sustain lean operations. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years in manufacturing; additional Bachelor’s

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
• Three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing environment (private, public, government or military).
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university.
• Previous management and/or supervisory experience.
• Five (5) years of experience working in a manufacturing setting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem solving, mechanical, computer, administrative, and short-term planning skills.
• Knowledge of process equipment such as coaters, slitters, compounding and solvent recovery.
• Experience working with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma principles.
• Experience with DOT compliance and hazardous materials regulations.
• Good people skills including the ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Direct management and supervision of 20 - 50 production employees across five production departments.
• Approve and close production reports to ensure production reporting accuracy where applicable.
• Ensure administrative services such as audit standards, vacation planning, and overtime are implemented and documented.
• Oversee weekday overtime coverage and fill weekend OT assignments as needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment by identifying and addressing safety or ergonomic issues.
• Complete safety incident reports with follow-up to close loop on safety.
• Conduct performance evaluations or disciplinary actions as needed.
• Develop employees in safety, quality, technology, leadership, productivity, and yield through coaching and training.
• Provide daily management of departments in safety, quality, service, people flow, and material flow using leader standard work and lean audits.
• Troubleshoot equipment and quality problems using root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement teams and promote morale across the organization.

Skills

People leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Maintenance troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Process equipment knowledge

Job description

Production Supervisor (Cynthiana, KY)

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.

Job Description

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

• Direct management and supervision of 20 - 50 production employees across five production departments
• Candidate must be willing to work a fixed night shift
• Approve and close production reports to ensure production reporting accuracy (in areas where applicable)
• Ensure administrative services such as audit standards, vacation planning, and overtime, etc. are implemented and documented appropriately
• Facilitate and oversee weekday overtime coverage; fill weekend OT assignments as needed
• Recognize, document and help resolve any safety or ergonomic issues to maintain a safe work environment
• Complete safety incident reports as necessary with follow-up to maintain a closed loop on safety
• Conduct performance evaluations or administer disciplinary corrective action to resolve personnel issues
• Continual development of employees in the areas of safety, quality, technology, leadership, productivity, and yield through coaching, training, and performance management
• Provide daily management of departments in the areas of safety, quality, service, people flow, and material flow using leader standard work and lean audits
• Troubleshoot equipment and quality problems using root cause analysis techniques and establish corrective action plans to eliminate all types of waste, coordinating efforts with process engineers and plant maintenance personnel
• Provide strong leadership and effective communications to the crew to promote team work, provide alignment with plant goals, lead continuous improvement teams and enhance morale across the entire organization
• Ability to work rotating shifts, nights, and holidays as needed

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)
• Three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing environment 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 form an accredited university
• Previous management and/or supervisory experience
• Five (5) years of experience working in a manufacturing setting
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem solving, mechanical, computer, administrative, and short-term planning skills
• Knowledge of process equipment such as coaters, slitters, compounding and solvent recovery.
• Experience working with the Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance and regulations
• Experience working with hazardous materials regulations
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma principles
• Excellent organization skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments
• Good people skills including the ability to work effectively in a team environment

Work location: Cynthiana, KY

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic/international

Relocation Assistance: Is not 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.

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $84,595 - $103,394, 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 09/18/2026 To 10/18/2026 Or until filled

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