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3rd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor

3M · Minnesota

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$96k–$117k
Travel
5%
Degree
Required
Industry
Industrial
Posted
Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at 3M (industrial) in Minnesota. 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
Lean, 5S, Value stream mapping, EHS / safety
Base pay
$96k–$117k
Day to day
about 5% travel · relocation help

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How this role compares

Against 24 other live manufacturing postings in Minnesota.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • CNC 56%
  • Tooling 52%
  • ✓ Team leadership 44%
  • Machining 36%
  • GD&T 24%

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

Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a 3rd Shift 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:

  • ◆Direct supervision, leadership, coaching, and development of a world class Manufacturing team
  • ◆Supporting a positive, safety-first culture
  • ◆Ensure daily production schedules are attained and troubleshoot any challenges that arise
  • ◆Develop manpower plan and interview and hire candidates to staff team to plan​
  • ◆Apply Lean principles to create robust processes that ensure the following:​​​​​ efficient assembly process of existing and new products with developed standard work as appropriate, maintain and improve quality standards, improve safety and ergonomics as well as meeting all 3M safety standards, tiered accountability structure, 5S, organization and cleanliness standards, communicate and interface directly with many levels and functions within the organization, and provide monthly reporting on key operating performance metrics.

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) from an accredited institution
  • ✓Three (3) years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment
  • ✓Two (2) years of supervisory and/or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

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
  • ◆Knowledge of relevant 3M Fall Protection processes and software
  • ◆Experience with manufacturing production reporting systems
  • ◆Experience leading and/or participating on SixSigma projects or Lean Manufacturing activities
  • ◆Diverse experience with manufacturing technology and operations
  • ◆Excellent communication skills and ability to interact on a broad basis (external/internal customers, employees, and plant leadership)
  • ◆Influence skills to support positive change acceptance within the work team
  • ◆Knowledge of Lean Principles- value stream, waste elimination, 5S, poke-yoke

Work location: Red Wing, MN

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 10/22/2026 To 11/21/2026 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.

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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.

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

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly

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Job Description

3rd Shift 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 experience to a 3M career.

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