Continuous Improvement Leader - Respiratory Protection Business

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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 3

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

We are seeking a dynamic Continuous Improvement Leader with a strong focus on execution to drive our business and financial performance across the entire Respiratory Business Unit. This role is pivotal in enhancing our key performance indicators by systematically addressing customer needs, elevating service levels, optimizing portfolio mix, expanding market share, and improving pricing and gross margin performance. The leader will champion operational excellence and ensure business projects are visible and impactful by collaborating with teams and support areas.

• Execute High-Impact Projects:
  Lead and support initiatives that directly influence business outcomes, ensuring timely and effective execution.
• Monitor and Sustain Gains:
  Develop and implement control plans, track key metrics, and ensure that project results are achieved and sustained over time.
• Enhance Processes:
  Drive projects that connect with various stakeholders to refine processes, positively impacting division results.
• Lead Change Management:
  Influence cross-functional teams and lead change management activities to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Implement Best Practices:
  Actively seek, share, and apply best practices across the organization to enhance performance.
• Mentor and Coach:
  Provide guidance and coaching to team members, optimizing business models and processes for maximum efficiency.
• Expand Methodologies:
  Explore and apply continuous improvement tools and methods to new areas beyond the current focus.

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 business P&L, project improvements and/or service performance management in a private, public, industrial, government or military environment

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

• Ability to improve processes in a workplace involving data, leading project teams and drive improvements across the organization.
• Experience as strategic thinker who can translate ideas into quick actions.
• Prior experience leading methodology for continuous improvement emphasizing teamwork involvement.
• Demonstrated experience as confident and accountable leader.
• Demonstration of Cultural Elements
• Effective facilitation, communication, leadership and teaching skills to work with multidisciplinary team.

• This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

May include up to 30% domestic/international

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.

Pay & Benefits Overview:

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