
Senior Plant Manager (Corona, CA)
3M · California
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $222k–$271k
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at 3M (industrial) in California. 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, Six Sigma, 5S, Value stream mapping, TPM, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $222k–$271k
- Day to day
- about 10% travel · relocation help
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Production Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $125k–$179k. This one lists $222k–$271k.
Median of the low and high ends of 54 live postings that list pay, out of 136 production engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
California plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 135 other live production postings in California.
- Base pay
- About 68% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $120k–$174k, from 44 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- New product launch 38%
- ✓ Lean 34%
- Automation 29%
- Root cause 29%
- ✓ Team leadership 24%
- Python 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, Value stream mapping, TPM, Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As the Senior Plant Manager, 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:
- ◆Active and visible EHS ownership to ensure site compliance, stewardship and championing continuous improvement efforts to improve all aspects of EHS.
- ◆Accountable for strategic planning and budgeting to drive sustainable improvements in factory cost through application of Lean Six Sigma, entitlement thinking, yield improvement, plant productivity and capital planning.
- ◆Implement lean manufacturing principles and methodology to drive employee engagement and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on TPM, 5S and Standard work.
- ◆Managing supply chain execution and inventory management to ensure appropriate supply chain performance through responsiveness, delivery performance, capacity management, supplier management, and appropriate inventory management.
- ◆Represent 3M and engage with key accounts.
- ◆Engaging the community by representing 3M in community affairs as appropriate and foster good public relations in the local community.
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following
qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
- ✓Three (3) years of supervisory and/or management experience in a private, public, government or military environment
- ✓Five (5) years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional
that could help you succeed even further in this role include
- ◆Certified LSS BB or MBB
- ◆Experience in Operations Management
- ◆Union experience a plus
- ◆Expert knowledge and experience in production management, lean manufacturing and materials control
- ◆Strong Communication and Change Management skills
- ◆Experience in Lean manufacturing methodologies in driving value stream improvement.
- ◆Prior Plant Manager Experience
Location: Onsite Corona, CA
Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international
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 10/29/2026 To 11/28/2026 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.
Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/
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