Production Manufacturing Supervisor (Night Shift)
3M · Iowa
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $96k–$117k
- Travel
- 5%
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at 3M (industrial) in Iowa. Lead/participate in Kaizen continuous improvement sessions, make process suggestions to improve quality and reduce costs, involved with managing tier 1, 2 processes.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, 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 Iowa: typical posted base $78k–$97k. This one lists $96k–$117k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 23 production supervisor openings in Iowa, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Iowa plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 24 other live production postings in Iowa.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 96%
- SAP 32%
- ✓ EHS / safety 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, Kaizen, Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
The person hired for the position of Manufacturing Supervisor will lead on shift activities for crew in assigned department, expected to drive results in EHS, Quality, and Productivity which align with plant goals.
As a Production Manufacturing Supervisor , 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 Knoxville Leadership Group with responsibility for night 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 (completed and verified prior to start) and a minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment
OR
- ✓Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution and a minimum of three (3) 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
- ◆Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
- ◆Excellent organization skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments
- ◆Experience participating in and/or leading Continuous Improvement projects
- ◆Good people skills including the ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate effectively
- ◆Desire and experience in leading change
- ◆Demonstrated administrative and computer skills including Microsoft Office proficiency
Responsibilities
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Job Description
Job title
Production Manufacturing Supervisor
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 environments to a 3M career.
Work location
- •On-site Knoxville, IA
- •Schedule expectation: Night Shift
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 07/21/2026 To 08/20/2026 Or until filled
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