Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Support the closing of our plant in Fairmont, MN, through the end of 2026.

As a Production Supervisor, you will provide supervisory support for manufacturing operations within the plant and be responsible for driving safety, quality, service, productivity, and employee engagement.

• Responsibility for assigned area of focus for attainment and projects
• Ensuring a safe working environment through modeling safe behaviors, leading audits/inspections, correcting unsafe behaviors, conducting safety meetings and utilizing proper work methods, procedures and equipment
• Providing direct supervision to production and/or hourly employees on your shift
• Handling shift administrative activities such as time/absence reporting, attendance control, vacation planning, overtime, etc.
• Evaluating employees’ performance and providing feedback
• Driving continuous improvement in safety, productivity, quality and spending
• Planning daily work schedules, determining priorities, allocating work assignments and regulating production processes in order to meet specific daily production requirements
• Responsible for holding Tier 2 meetings each morning in departments
• Championing lean manufacturing efforts and projects
• Reporting to Operations Manager with responsibility for operations and employees in the same plant areas

Required qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Three (3) years of experience in manufacturing in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited university
• One (1) year of supervision experience in a union facility
• Background in Lean Manufacturing
• Experience working with hazardous materials
• Experience leading cross functional teams
• Self‑directed and detail oriented
• Ability to create, lead and work in a team atmosphere
• Ability to drive and influence positive change

On‑site at Fairmont, MN.

May include up to 10% domestic travel.

May be authorized.

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B).

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.