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Production Supervisor* (Springfield, MO) Night Shift

3M · Missouri

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Production
Base pay
$85k–$103k
Travel
10%
Degree
Required
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
11 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level production role at 3M (industrial) in Missouri. Of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

They ask for
5+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Extrusion, Painting / coating, EHS / safety
Base pay
$85k–$103k
Day to day
about 10% travel · relocation help

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How this role compares

Against 14 other live production postings in Missouri.

Experience asked
More than usual (5+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 93%
  • ✓ Lean 40%
  • ✓ EHS / safety 33%
  • SAP 20%

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

Stands out: this posting asks for Extrusion, Painting / coating, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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

    Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.

  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 10% travel. Between which sites?
    • 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 Production 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:

  • ◆Leading the day-to-day operations of a production shift at 3M Springfield providing direct supervision to production employees such as Operators, Lead Operators, and Trainers
  • ◆Implementing and managing daily improvements to meet business Safety, Quality, Service and Cost Goals
  • ◆Determining priorities and assigning responsibility to meet customer needs in a safe manner
  • ◆Creating an atmosphere of fairness, employee engagement and accountability
  • ◆Developing the crew personnel to prepare them for future career opportunities or additional

responsibilities

  • ◆Being flexibility to work any shift

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)
  • ✓Five (5) years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment
  • ✓Three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role

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Additional

that could help you succeed even further in this role include

  • ◆Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
  • ◆5+ years manufacturing experience in a Union environment
  • ◆Experience in one or more of the following areas: chemical operations, extrusion, coating or converting
  • ◆Experience using Lean Manufacturing tools
  • ◆Experience with shipping, receiving and warehouse operations
  • ◆Flexibility to work any shift
  • ◆Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role in a union environment

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic

Location: (Springfield, MO) Night Shift

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).

Responsibilities

of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum.

To comply with these laws, 3M must help assess candidates' U.S. person status.

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.

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 10/12/2026 To 11/11/2026 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 continu

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Job Description

Production Supervisor* (Springfield, MO) Night Shift

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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