Aberdeen Plant Director

Plant Director

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This position provides an opportunity for transition from private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career.

• Lead a team of employees dedicated to making products that enhance and improve lives worldwide.
• Oversee plant environment, health, safety and security practices that respect the environment, meet regulatory requirements, protect employees and align with company expectations.
• Drive operational excellence through conscientious management and decisive action in environment, health, safety, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, cost and employee relations.
• Accelerate value creation for customers through responsive end‑to‑end supply chain performance and prompt resolution of customer inquiries.
• Develop strategic plans and budgets to drive continuous and sustainable improvements through disruptive technology, lean six sigma methods and effective employee engagement programs.
• Champion inclusive programs that create a great place to work for all employees.

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

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Ten (10) years of experience in a private, public, government or military environment in one or more of the following areas: quality, product/process/project engineering, or manufacturing.
• Five (5) years of combined experience in a management role in a manufacturing setting in a private, public, government or military environment.

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

• Plant Manager (or equivalent) experience in a complex organization.
• Demonstrated strong leadership ability and history of leading high‑performance teams.
• Experience and certification with Lean Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Experience in operational excellence, lean implementation and financial accounting.

Work location: Aberdeen, SD – Onsite

Travel: May include up to 15% domestic/international

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:
The expected compensation range for this position is $228,040 – $278,715, 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.).

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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.