Production Planning Supervisor

Job Description:

Job title

Production Planning Supervisor

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 a Production Planning Supervisor 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 operational excellence in planning, scheduling, procurement, inventory and warehouse optimization.
• Collaborating with Division and Business Group partners to lead, optimize, and cultivate continuous improvement of Supply Chains & Planning within Operations.
• Leading a team of planners – provide oversight, guidance, and leadership in operational excellence.  Set direction, priorities, and provide development opportunities.
• Contributing to strategic planning and plant-wide initiatives as a key member of the plant leadership team.
• Ensure compliance with established principles.

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)
• Five (5) years of manufacturing production planning and/or supply chain management in a private, public, government or military environment
• Four (4) years of supervisory and/or management experience in a private, public, government or military environment. 

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

• Experience managing and/or supervising direct reports
• Certified Quality professional with IATF knowledge and understanding.
• Demonstrated strong leadership ability and history of leading high-performance teams
• Demonstrated understanding of principle-based leadership and behaviors
• Experience in leading strategic and organizational development, operational excellence, lean implementation, financial accounting
• Effective communication skills

Work location:

• Chelmsford, MA
• Secondary location: Haverhill, MA

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic

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 $141,150 - $172,517, 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 05/21/2025 To 06/20/2025 Or until filled

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