Job Description:
Production Planning Manager
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 wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.
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 Production Planner 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:
Facilitating the development and implementation of the plant’s supply chain vision and direction
Leading the development and maintenance of the site supply chain processes based on best practices with a focus on Standard Work and actively partnering with adjacent functions and stakeholders for alignment and execution
Driving sustainable supply chain performance through production planning and scheduling, capacity planning, and procurement planning
Identifying, defining, and implementing improvements to supply chain processes and performance to optimize service delivery and cost
Conducting resource management; providing direct supervision to professional and support levels which include objective setting, performance management, and motivating, as well as training and coaching. Understanding and enforcing corporate/location policies and procedures; taking appropriate actions to address policy violations
Taking initiative to proactively create cross-functional collaboration and engagement to more effectively implement programs and processes in support of the site’s plans and objectives
Actively participating in the site leadership team; contributing to the plant’s safety, quality, service, efficiency, cost, sustainability, and people development objectives
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who must have the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
Seven (7) combined years of experience in Supply Chain and/or Manufacturing in a private, public, government or military environment
Three (3) 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:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
Five (5) years of experience in a leadership and/or supervisory role
Experience with SAP
Previous Planning and/or Supply Chain supervisory experience
Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) Certification
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to effectively deliver key operational objectives affecting service, inventory, and productivity
Work location: On-site Monroe, NC
Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international
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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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $164,612 - $201,193, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.Good Faith Posting Date Range 06/23/2026 To 07/23/2026 Or until filledAll US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/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.Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.
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