Manufacturing Engineering Sr. Supervisor
Job in
Knoxville, Marion County, Iowa, 50138, USA
Listed on 2026-10-08
Listing for:
3M
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-08
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title Manufacturing Engineering Sr. Supervisor Collaborate with Innovative 3
Mers 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 3
Mers.
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 Manufacturing Engineering Sr. 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:
Lead collaboration with Business and Enterprise Supply Chain teams to establish site strategies that create cost effective products and processes, provide superior customer service, and align to the site’s overall operating plan
Lead a diversified team of engineers to identify, prioritize, and execute improvement plans aligned to assets, business, and processes within your area of responsibility Champion the identification, justification, and completion of critical CAPEX Projects driving safety, quality, service, cost, and technology improvement, including the development of a comprehensive site technology deployment plan Identify and champion the execution of high impact Value Stream Improvement Plans (VSIPs) to drive improvement in key business performance metrics ($TVOS, Conversion Cost, Yield, D&I, OTIF, LTA, Inventory etc.)Lead
Manufacturing Engineering engagement with Knoxville EHS initiatives in developing a site-wide safety culture, and driving improvement in site EHS performance in Lost Time and Recordable Injuries, Spills, Fires, and Environmental Incidents Coordinate NPIs and development activities in support of site and business growth, and facilitate MOC / CMP processes
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 of Science (B.S.) degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
Five (5) years of combined experience of manufacturing, engineering, or quality in a private, public, government or military environment
Two (2) years of 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:
Master’s degree in a science or technical field from an accredited institution
Experience leading and implementing Lean Manufacturing Principles and Six Sigma Methodology for sustained continuous improvement.
Experience leading high performing cross functional teams.
Experience working with multiple stakeholder groups on capital investments.
Experience with web handling, coating, converting, and solution compounding
Work location:
On Site - Knoxville, Iowa 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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