Job Description:

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 Quality 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:

• Responsible for direct supervision, training, safety performance, product quality, cost control, employee communications, employee morale and productivity for quality staff on three shifts including both salaried and hourly personnel.
• Managing subordinates with clearly defined roles within functional disciplines, such as quality assurance, product quality control, incoming quality control, Lean Six Sigma, ISO, calibration, and etc.
• Cultivating and leading a team environment for employees by encouraging and implementing cross training programs, cooperation, innovation, flexibility and teamwork.
• Determining priorities and timetables, assign resources/tasks, and monitor workflow across multiple product areas, labs, supply chain and warehouse.
• Resolving issues and conflicts related to direct reports. Conducts performance reviews and feedback.
• Providing expertise and guidance in interpreting governmental regulations, agency guidelines, and internal policies to assure compliance and effectiveness.
• Driving quality and lean improvement using best practice, statistical techniques, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

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
• Three (3) years of combined manufacturing and/or quality experience in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited institution
• Minimum of one (1) year in a supervisory role in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to create, lead, and work in a team atmosphere. Must understand and be sensitive to employee ideas and issues that may impact morale, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Must demonstrate the ability to promote positive employee relations and effective team leadership.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and influence changes with their crew as well as other management team members. Regular contact with others at all levels in the plant.
• Proficient knowledge of and experience working with quality systems applied to ISO9001, NIOSH, and/or Medical Industry (FDA Drug GMP and QSR, Medical Device ISO 13485) with focus in validation, manufacturing, quality control labs, and facility requirements
• Working knowledge of 3M IT solutions for Quality (CFR, eMatrix, QDS, ISM, SAP, etc.).
• Significant experience in successfully leading teams and projects. Able to coordinate multiple tasks/projects and manage priorities accordingly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to write clear, concise, and well thought out technical documentation.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and writing/using data queries, extracts and analysis

Work Location:

• Valley, NE

Travel: May up to 10% include 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.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $96,557 - $118,014, 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 01/27/2026 To 02/26/2026 Or until filledAll 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 using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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