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From the employer's careers site First seen 24 Oct 2026

New Ulm Operations Sr. Manager

3M New Ulm, MN On-site senior full-time

Salary

$221,591 - $270,834 per year

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Description

As an Operations Senior Manager at 3M's New Ulm facility, you will collaborate with plant personnel to set strategic plans and operating goals. You will work with Manufacturing Engineering Managers and Product Divisions to drive Customer First initiatives in service, quality, and cost improvements.

Responsibilities include:

  • Collaborating with plant personnel to set short- and long-term strategic plans and operating plans for departments.
  • Working with Manufacturing Engineering Managers and Product Divisions to drive Customer First initiatives in service, quality, and cost improvements.
  • Developing, establishing, and maintaining annual operating budgets.
  • Directing and facilitating Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement teams to improve customer satisfaction and reduce total costs.
  • Clearly communicating priorities, expectations, and results to all employees within the focus factory.
  • Providing direction and supervision of direct reports using principal-based leadership strategies.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
  • Eight combined years of manufacturing, engineering, quality, and/or environmental health and safety experience.
  • Five years of direct supervision experience.

Additional qualifications that could be helpful:

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
  • Experience leading and implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodology.
  • Experience leading high-performing cross-functional teams.
  • Experience working with multiple Divisions and balancing multiple priorities.

Benefits:

  • Competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, health savings accounts, and retirement benefits.
  • Relocation assistance may be authorized.
  • Travel may include up to 10% domestic/international.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • technical field
  • cross-functional teams
  • multiple Divisions

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://3m.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Search/job/US-Minnesota-New-Ulm/New-Ulm-Operations-Sr-Manager-_R01166906

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