Operations Manager (Tonawanda, NY)

Job Description:

Operations Manager (Tonawanda, NY)

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.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As an 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:

• Leading all Manufacturing and Logistics/Warehousing activities at the 3M Unionized Tonawanda facility

• Assuring compliance with corporate and local governmental safety, health and environmental rules, policies, and procedures

• Coordinating Operations activities such that products are manufactured on schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives

• Ensuring maximum efficiency and productivity of production facility leveraging Lean Six Sigma and other methodologies

• Actively participating in relevant corporate programs/initiatives, complies with professional and quality standards, complies with corporate policies and procedures, and acts in a manner consistent with 3M’s values and ethical standards

• Providing direct supervision to professional and support levels which include objective setting, performance management, and motivating, as well as training and coaching

For additional information, please visit: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/plant-locations-us/tonawanda/

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) from an accredited institution

• Seven (7) years of Manufacturing/Production Operations experience in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• MBA or master’s degree in engineering discipline

• Five (5) years of supervisory experience in a private, public, government or military environment

• LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt and/or Master Black Belt certified

• Strong analytical skills and financial acumen

• Previous work experience in a union environment

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic travel

Location: Tonawanda, NY

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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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $188,251 - $230,084, 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 05/19/2025 To 06/18/2025 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 us