General Supervisor

Posted:
6/26/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Arkansas, United States ⋅ Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Job Description:

Job Title
General 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 diversity 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


The person hired for the position of General Supervisor will Manage the Little Rock Arch Street plant quarry & provide supervisory support for manufacturing operations within the plant and is responsible for driving safety, quality, service, productivity, and employee engagement.  The successful candidate will promote a culture of flexibility, collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability.

As a General Supervisor, 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:

  • Driving world class safety culture into daily operations
  • Lead cross functional teams and programs to drive continuous improvement.
  • Drive sustainable improvements in factory cost through application of Lean Six Sigma, entitlement thinking, yield improvement, and plant productivity.
  • Track key metrics in the manufacturing process and communicate to employees and management.
  • Assure compliance with corporate and governmental safety, health and environmental rules, policies, and procedures.
  • Accountable to deliver improved results in EHS, Quality, Supply Chain Performance, Cost, and Employee Relations
  • Live 3M values through all interactions with the plant population and the community. 

Company Vehicle

This position requires driving a company vehicle, which will require pre-employment and ongoing review of motor vehicle history for candidates who are offered and hired for this position

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) from an accredited institution.
  • Three (3) years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment in a public, government or military environment
  • Seven (7) years of manufacturing experience in a public, government or military environment
  • Current Driver license

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

  • 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
  • B.S. degree in engineering/business or related field (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
  • Experience in quarry or mining operation.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership ability.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
  • Skills include ability to develop people and build a culture of trust and cooperation.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills

Work location:   Little Rock, AR

Travel: May include up to 10%

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 $119,076 - $145,537, 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/.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Our approach to flexibility is called Work Your Way, which puts employees first and drives well-being in ways that enable 3M’s business and performance goals. You have flexibility in where and when work gets done. It all depends on where and when you can do your best work.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

3M is an equal opportunity employer.  3M  will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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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