Chemical Operations Planning Manager

Job Description:

Job Title:

Chemical Operations Planning Manager

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 Chemical Operations Planning Manager 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:

• Driving excellence in Chem Ops planning processes, systems, and people to maintain inventory within range (improving OTIF & reducing surplus inventory)
• Owning the Chem Ops planning system modeling and design, deploying new applications in conjunction with adjacent planning processes
• Defining and deploying planning playbooks, training and development programs
• Project Management and Execution:
  Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Manage and drive multiple projects simultaneously across various industries.
• Pilot Programs and Vendor Evaluation:
  Plan, execute, and assess pilot programs to vet AI technologies and data solutions, ensuring their effectiveness before broader implementation. Stay current with emerging AI and manufacturing data tools, evaluating their potential application in manufacturing operations.
• Identify Opportunities:
  Utilize a variety of tools and techniques to analyze data from multiple stages of manufacturing operations, including production planning, raw material procurement, testing, operations, packing, and shipping to identify and prioritize areas of opportunity.
• AI & Data Solutions:
  Implement AI or data-driven solutions to optimize manufacturing operations, focusing on commercial tools when possible but also considering custom development if needed.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with engineering, operations, and IT teams to align on the integration and use of AI solutions across various manufacturing areas.

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)
• Five (5) years of experience in supply chain in a private, public, government or military environment
• Two (2) years of experience in management/supervision in a manufacturing environment in a private, public, government or military environment
• Two (2) years of experience leading projects in a manufacturing environment in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional Qualifications

• Master's degree in Supply Chain, Computer Science, Business, Engineering or related field from an accredited institution
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to distill complex manufacturing data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Experience in evaluating, testing, and implementing AI and data solutions through pilot programs.
• Familiarity with both established AI vendors and emerging tools from startups in the manufacturing sector.
• Knowledge of industry-specific manufacturing processes and challenges.

Work Location

This role has on-site working model, with the employee working at least four days a week in the office at 3M Center, located in Maplewood, MN.

Travel Requirements

May include up to 10%.

Relocation Assistance

Is not authorized.

Legal Authorization Requirements

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

Compliance and Security Considerations

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect…