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Plant Engineering Supervisor (Nevada, MO)

3M · Missouri

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Level
Manager
Team
Production
Base pay
$109k–$133k
Travel
5%
Degree
Required
Industry
Industrial
Posted
10 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management 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
degree required
Tools it names
Kaizen, EHS / safety
Base pay
$109k–$133k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 5% travel · relocation help

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At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageRelocation 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?
    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
    • The posting says about 5% 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.

About the role

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

The person hired for the position of Plant Engineering Supervisor will supervise and manage all functions of the maintenance departments involved in the production of 3M products.

As a Plant Engineering 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:

  • ◆Provide supervision and technical direction to Plant Engineering personnel for performance of maintenance tasks on machines, systems, and facilities to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness. May include oversite of Plant Engineering support functions such as custodial, stockroom, security, etc. May include responsibility for procuring specialty maintenance parts
  • ◆Schedule, assign, and direct personnel in performance of tasks for maintenance of equipment and facilities. Provide technical direction to personnel and assist in diagnosing equipment problems as required. Monitor progress and evaluate completed assignments to confirm use of correct procedures and to evaluate quality of work
  • ◆Identified and supports business efforts to drive improvement in equipment reliability
  • ◆Promoting a safe and sustainable working environment through modeling safe behaviors as well as recognizing and resolving safety related problems
  • ◆Representing plant leadership team through supporting initiatives across the plant, including but not limited to supervision coverage for alternative shifts, being on-call and servicing as a primary plant management representative

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 the start) from an accredited institution and Eight (8) years of manufacturing and/or maintenance experience in a private, public, government or military environment

OR

  • ✓Associate’s degree in an Industrial Maintenance technical field and Four (4) years of plant maintenance and/or manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment

OR

  • ✓Bachelor's Degree of higher (completed and verified prior to start) from accredited institution and Four (4) years of manufacturing and/or maintenance experience in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional

that could help you succeed even further in this role include

  • ◆Previous supervisory and/or management experience in a private, public, government of military environment
  • ◆Experience with participating in daily tier management process and participating in improvement projects (kaizens)

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic

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 10/12/2026 To 11/11/2026 Or until filled

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

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.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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Job Description

Job Title

Plant Engineering 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.