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Manufacturing Production Supervisor - (Little Rock, AR)

3M · Arkansas

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Production
Base pay
$96k–$117k
Travel
5%
Degree
Required
Certification
Green Belt preferred
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor production role at 3M (industrial) in Arkansas. Of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

They ask for
degree required · Green Belt preferred
Tools it names
Lean, Green Belt, Kaizen, Root cause, EHS / safety
Base pay
$96k–$117k
Day to day
about 5% travel · relocation help

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Production Supervisor roles in Arkansas: typical posted base $70k–$97k. This one lists $96k–$117k.

Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 14 production supervisor openings in Arkansas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Arkansas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 13 other live production postings in Arkansas.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 100%
  • SAP 36%
  • ✓ Root cause 36%
  • ✓ Lean 21%
  • ✓ EHS / safety 21%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Green Belt, Kaizen, Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

At a glance

Relocation help

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at 3M

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  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • The posting says about 5% travel. Between which sites?
    • The posting mentions a Green Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

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The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Manufacturing Production Supervisor, you will lead on shift activities for crew in assigned department, expected to drive results in EHS, Quality, and Productivity which align with plant goals. 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:

  • ◆Ensures a safe working environment through formal inspections/audits, correcting unsafe behaviors, safety / crew meetings, and utilizing proper work methods, procedures and equipment
  • ◆Incident investigation, problem solving and root cause analysis (EHS and quality)
  • ◆Ensure employees receive training as specified
  • ◆Provides effective communication to employees through daily interaction, electronic mail, etc.
  • ◆Provide direct supervision and development to production and/or hourly employees
  • ◆Plans and coordinates priorities, allocates work assignments, and regulates production process in order to meet specific daily production

requirements

  • ✓Monitors production rates, yields, and quality of products on a daily basis and provides feedback to employees and supervisor on results
  • ✓Organizes and reviews changeovers with appropriate staff to minimize downtime. Addresses production issues such as scheduling, quality, run time, etc.
  • ✓Lead/participate in Kaizen continuous improvement sessions, make process suggestions to improve quality and reduce costs, involved with managing tier 1, 2 processes
  • ✓Involved with Lean Management systems deployment, implements cost reduction programs to ensure the efficient utilization of labor, materials, and equipment
  • ✓Part of Little Rock Leadership Group with responsibility for midnight and/or afternoon shift
  • ✓Primary plant management representative during off shifts

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 from (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
  • ✓Five (5) combined years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional

that could help you succeed even further in this role include

  • ◆Associate’s Degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
  • ◆One (1) year supervisory and/or management experience
  • ◆One (1) year of experience troubleshooting and problem solving in a manufacturing environment
  • ◆One (1) year experience participating in Green Belt projects and/or have a Green Belt certification

Work Location: Little Rock, Arkansas On-site

Travel: May include up to 5% 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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Good Faith Posting Date Range 07/07/2026 To 08/06/2026 Or until filled

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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.

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Manufacturing Production Supervisor – Little Rock, AR

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.

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