• Job Description

  Req#: R01149618
  3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.

  Job Description:

  Plant Director – Sumare, Brazil

  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 diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

  The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

  As a Plant Director you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

  • Leading a team of approximately 1000 employees dedicated to making products to enhance and improve lives for people around the world
  • Leading operational excellence at our Sumare Plant through conscientious management and decisive actions in environment, health, safety, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, cost, and employee relations
  • Overseeing plant environment, health, safety, and security practices that respect our environment, meet requirements established by regulatory bodies, protect our employees, and align with company expectations
  • Accelerating value creation for our customers through responsive end-to-end supply chain performance and prompt resolution to customer inquiries
  • Developing strategic plans and budgets to drive continuous and sustainable improvements through the application of disruptive technology, lean six sigma methods, and effective employee engagement programs
  • Championing inclusive programs that create a great place to work for all our employees

  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)
  • Experience in a leadership role in a manufacturing site
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: quality, product/process/project engineering and/or manufacturing

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

  • Plant Manager (or equivalent) experience
  • Demonstrated strong leadership ability and history of leading high-performance teams
  • Experience and certification with Lean Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing methodologies
  • Experience managing unionized sites
  • Experience in operational excellence, lean implementation, and financial accounting
  • Fluent in Portuguese / English

  Work location:

  • Sumare, Brazil – on site

  Travel: May include up to 5% domestic/ International

  Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

  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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