You will:

• Ensure a safe working environment through formal inspections, audits, and safety meetings
• Investigate incidents, solve problems, and conduct root cause analyses
• Provide training to employees as specified
• Communicate effectively with employees through daily interactions and electronic mail
• Supervise and develop production and hourly employees
• Plan and coordinate priorities, allocate work assignments, and regulate production processes
• Monitor production rates, yields, and product quality, providing feedback to employees and supervisors
• Organize and review changeovers to minimize downtime
• Lead or participate in Kaizen continuous improvement sessions and implement cost reduction programs
• Serve as a primary plant management representative during off-shifts

The expected compensation range for this position is $84,595 - $103,394, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay.

3M offers various benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, and retirement benefits.

Job Data by YubHub.

As a Production Operator, 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:

• Ensure consistent, high-quality production by operating machinery, assembling products, packaging finished goods, and inspecting output to meet quality standards
• Support on-time delivery and customer satisfaction by following established operating procedures and customer specifications
• Drive efficient operations by accurately using computer systems to run production processes, enter data, and maintain inventory records
• Increase operational flexibility and team effectiveness through cross-training and operation of equipment across multiple areas, including mixing, tripper floor, coloring, C&S operations, and shipping
• Maintain steady production flow by providing break relief for team members and supporting uninterrupted operations
• Improve process reliability and product quality by performing and analyzing standard and non-standard manufacturing tests and making informed process decisions
• Reduce downtime and support safe, efficient operations through visual inspections, preventative maintenance, and strong housekeeping practices
• Strengthen teamwork and problem-solving by clearly communicating process status, issues, and improvement opportunities with fellow team members
• Deliver accuracy and consistency by operating production-related computer systems and sampling, splitting, and grading equipment at a high level of precision

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher completed and verified prior to start
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and overtime as needed

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• 1 year of manufacturing experience

The starting rate of pay for this position is $23.92 per hour.

Job Data by YubHub.