Site Operations Manager

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Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) Ten (10) years of manufacturing experience in a private, public,

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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.

As a(n) Operations 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:

Consults with leadership team to set medium to long term strategic direction and operating plans for a large complex manufacturing operation.
Initiating and approving projects to continually improve efficiency and competitiveness.
Direct responsibility for functional strategic planning, including establishing and managing budgets for one or more departments.
Determines priorities, timetables and assigns resources/tasks. Accountable for the activities and results of functional area(s).
Problem solving requires a thorough understanding of operational policies and practices. Applies knowledge of different techniques and practices to achieve desired results. Create solutions for complex and multi-faceted problems, requiring ingenuity, creativity, innovation and strong analytical skills.
Typically, will provide direct supervision to higher level professionals and lower-level managers which will include objective setting, performance management and motivating, as well as training and coaching.
Has significant business impact on the organization due to scope of responsibility and complexity of duties.

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)
Ten (10) years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Three (3) years of manufacturing operations management in a private, public, government or military environment

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

At least Eight (8) years of manufacturing operations management in a private, public, government or military environment
Skills include; A senior operations manager typically excels in strategic planning and execution while driving operational efficiency across the organization. The role requires strong leadership and team development capabilities, along with solid budgeting and financial management skills. Effective cross‑functional collaboration and the ability to manage performance through KPIs are essential. Senior operations managers also need to assess and mitigate risks, lead change initiatives, and oversee supply chain and resource management. Clear communication and sound decision‑making support success in this position.

Work location: Prairie du Chien

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $221,591 - $270,834, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 04/10/2026 To 05/10/2026 Or until filled

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