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Capex Engineering, Project Management, Ops Excellence Leader
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DeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois, 60115, USA
Listed on 2026-09-04
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Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-04
Job specializations:
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Management
Operations Management, Change Management -
Supply Chain/Logistics
Operations Management, Change Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Lead and oversee complex, cross-functional supply chain and logistics improvement initiatives
- Drive project execution within 3M distribution centers, focusing on operational efficiency, automation, and process optimization
- Develop, implement, and maintain project management standards, methodologies, and best practices
- Lead multiple medium- to large-scale cross-functional supply chain project teams, or a single high-risk/high-opportunity project
- Refine project scope and oversee complete project plans and Work Breakdown Structures
- Facilitate project planning with clients and stakeholders
- Generate and execute communication plans
- Leverage global supply chain/logistics resources and external contacts to complete deliverables
- Forecast and control approved project budgets and oversee or authorize vendor payments
- Promote project management processes and tools and incorporate improvements
- Mentor and coach current and future team leaders
- Provide training on project leadership tools and methodologies
- Guide team members and coordinate activities across multiple teams
- Maintain functional expertise and knowledge of relevant trends, safety regulations, and policies
- Author or initiate reports and presentations
- Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards
- Support 3M’s Environmental Health and Safety culture
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Industrial engineering, business or related field
- PMP certification or Lean Six Sigma related Project Management certification
- 10+ years of experience in supply chain, distribution, or operations excellence
- 5+ years of experience in project leadership or operations excellence
- Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status
- Certifications in CSCP, CLTD, SC Pro or APICS (additional qualification)
- Experience implementing automation in fulfillment/distribution centers (additional qualification)
- Transformation management experience (additional qualification)
- Ability to analyze complex systems and processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop engineering solutions
- Excellent communication, presentation, decision-influencing, leadership, and teamwork skills
- Must provide education and work history
Demonstrates expertise in leading complex supply chain and logistics improvement initiatives, with a strong focus on project management methodologies, operational efficiency, and automation. Proven ability to mentor teams, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Highest-signal resume keywords- PMP Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Certification
- Supply Chain Management
- Project Leadership
- Automation Implementation
- Project Management
- Process Optimization
- Work Breakdown Structure
- Budget Forecasting
- Complex Systems Analysis
- Excellent Communication
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Decision Influencing
- Presentation Skills
- PMP Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Certification
- CSCP
- CLTD
- SC Pro
- APICS
- Supply Chain
- Logistics
- Operations Excellence
- Distribution Centers
- Environmental Health and Safety
- Project Management Tools
- Automation Technologies
- Supply Chain Software
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