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Plant Engineering Supervisor*

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Menomonie, WIJob$96–117K/yrPosted 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$96–117K/yr
Location
Menomonie, WI
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Associate's degree

Job overview

3M is hiring a Plant Engineering Supervisor*. 3M seeks a Plant Engineering Maintenance Supervisor to promote a safe, sustainable work environment, lead incident investigations, and provide supervision and technical direction for maintenance tasks that maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness. The role schedules and directs personnel, diagnoses equipment issues, coaches and develops employees, oversees training and CMMS use, ensures policy compliance, participates in hiring, and supports plant strategic initiatives and 24/7 operations.

Key focus areas include Promote a safe and sustainable working environment by modeling safe behaviors and resolving safety related problems., Lead incident investigations and WIMs reports, presenting resolutions to site leadership., and Provide supervision and technical direction to Plant Engineering personnel for maintenance tasks to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness..

Successful candidates bring Associate Degree Or Higher In A Related Technical Field And 5+ Years Of Manufacturing Experience, Bachelor's Degree Or Higher And 3+ Years Manufacturing Experience, and Legally Authorized To Work In Country Of Employment Without Sponsorship. Important skills include Promoting A Safe And Sustainable Working Environment, Recognizing And Resolving Safety Related Problems, Leading Incident Investigations, Presenting Incident Resolutions, Providing Supervision, and Providing Technical Direction. Preferred (not required): NFPA, OSHA, MSHA Standards, and Supervision.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Promoting a Safe and Sustainable Working EnvironmentRecognizing and Resolving Safety Related ProblemsLeading Incident InvestigationsPresenting Incident ResolutionsProviding SupervisionProviding Technical DirectionMaximizing Overall Equipment EffectivenessCoaching and FeedbackUtilizing Corrective ActionScheduling PersonnelAssigning PersonnelDirecting PersonnelDiagnosing Equipment ProblemsMonitoring ProgressEvaluating Completed AssignmentsLeading EmployeesDeveloping EmployeesProviding RecognitionOverseeing Training CompletionCMMS UtilizationPolicy AdministrationRegulatory ComplianceParticipating in Hiring ProcessesLeading Plant Engineering Strategic PrioritiesSupporting InitiativesNFPAOSHAMSHA StandardsSupervisionLeadershipKaizenTier Management ProcessIncident InvestigationWIMs ReportingOverall Equipment EffectivenessEnvironmental ComplianceNFPA StandardsOSHA Standards

Qualifications

Associate Degree in Related Technical FieldBachelor's Degree or HigherFive Years Manufacturing ExperienceThree Years Manufacturing ExperienceOne Year Leadership Supervisory or Management ExperienceCRL CertificationCMM CertificationCMRP CertificationCMRT CertificationCRE CertificationCAMA CertificationUnderstanding of Environmental and Regulatory Compliance NFPA OSHA and MSHA Standards

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Relocation Assistance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Description:

Plant Engineering Maintenance Supervisor

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 Plant Engineering Maintenance 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:

  • Promoting a safe and sustainable working environment through modeling safe behaviors as well as recognizing and resolving safety related problems. Actively lead incident investigations and WIMs reports, including presenting incident resolutions to site leadership.

  • Provide supervision and technical direction to Plant Engineering personnel for performance of maintenance tasks on machines, systems, and facilities to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness. Providing coaching and feedback to employees and utilizing corrective action to resolve conflict and inappropriate behaviors.May include oversite of Plant Engineering support functions such as custodial, buildings and grounds, stockroom, etc. May include responsibility for procuring specialty maintenance parts.

  • Schedule, assign, and direct personnel in performance of tasks for maintenance of equipment and facilities. Provide technical direction to personnel and assist in diagnosing equipment problems as required. Monitor progress and evaluate completed assignments to confirm use of correct procedures and to evaluate quality of work.

  • Leading, coaching and developing employees through direct supervision, floor presence, and providing recognition. Additionally, overseeing training completion, CMMS utilization, policy administration, regulatory compliance, and participating in hiring processes including internships, student helpers, and contract workers.

  • Leading Plant Engineering strategic priorities. Representing plant leadership team through supporting initiatives across the plant, including but not limited to supervision coverage for alternative shifts, being on-call and supporting 24/7 operations through flexible work schedules when required.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

  • Associate Degree or higher in a related technical field (completed and verified prior to the start) and a minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing experiencein a private, public, government or military environment

OR

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher (completed and verified prior to the start) and minimum of three (3) year manufacturing experiencein a private, public, government or military environment

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

  • One (1) year previous leadership, supervisory and/or management experience in a private, public, government or military environment.

  • Experience with participating in daily tier management process and participating in improvement projects (Kaizens)

  • Obtained CRL, CMM, CMRP, CMRT, CRE or CAMA certifications.

  • Understanding of Environmental and Regulatory Compliance, NFPA, and OSHA & MSHA Standards (MSHA required for mining sites)

Work location:

  • Menomonie, WI

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).

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum.

To comply with these laws, 3M must help assess candidates' U.S. person status.

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.

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 $95,591 - $116,834, 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 08/14/2026 To 09/13/2026 Or until filled

All 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.

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