Production supervisor

Job Description:

Job Title

Production 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
The person hired for the position of Production Supervisor will provide supervisory support for manufacturing operations within the Aberdeen manufacturing plant.

As a Production 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:

• Supervise and manage all functions involved in the production of 3M products in a safe and economical fashion
• Use leadership and supervisory skills necessary for managing people such as knowledge of employment law, knowledge of corporate/location policies and procedures, effective communications, performance appraisal procedures, performance management, hiring and interviewing, documentation, interpersonal skills, coaching skills, change management, conflict resolution, delegation, goal setting, motivation, emotional intelligence, and strategic planning
• Use corporate/local systems such as Workday, time and attendance systems, sourcing payment systems, LSO etc.
• Supervise (three crew rotating shifts) employees in departments including production, warehouse, and quality assurance
• Reports to a Senior Supervisor with responsibility for operations and employees in the same plant areas (the Senior Supervisor reports to the Operations Manager)

Your Skills and Expertise 

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

• High school diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Two (2) years of combined experience in a leadership and/or supervisory role in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Associate’s degree/Technical diploma or higher from an accredited institution
• Previous supervisory experience
• Previous experience working with a cross functional team
• Ability to work any shift available
• MS Office proficiency
• Strong initiative with improvement activities in previous assignments
• Strong communication skills and coaching skills
• Ability to influence others and obtain results

Work location:

• Work location: On Site Aberdeen, SD
• Travel: May include up to 10 %domestic/international
• Relocation: 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.

Chat with Max

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $84,595 - $103,394, 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 01/07/2026 To 02/06/2026 Or until filled

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement