3M Global Operations Director 

United States, Minnesota 

100200903

Global Operations Director, 3rd Party Manufacturing Operations forFilling, Packaging & Converting Services

The person hired for the position ofGlobal Operations Director, 3rd Party Manufacturing Operationswill be accountable for driving operational excellence at 3PM suppliers and developing and executing long-term strategic plans to improve performance in 3PM Operations.

As aGlobal Operations Director, 3rd Party Manufacturing Operationsyou will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, your impact will:

Owns & leads 3PM Operations forFilling, Packaging & Converting Services

• Owns & leads 3PM Operations forFilling, Packaging & Converting Services
• Responsible for driving operational excellence at 3rd Party Manufacturers to improve quality, service, cost and inventory
• Develops and executes strategic and operational plans including establishing and managing budgets
• Owns solutions for complex and multi-faceted problems facing the 3rd Party Manufacturing Operations organization
• Applies knowledge of various 3rd Party Manufacturing techniques and practices to achieve desired results
• Reports 3rd Party Manufacturing Operations performance to upper management, direct team members, and strategic suppliers
• Establishes and enforces concepts relevant to 3rd Party Manufacturing Operations to expand and enhance business operations
• Regularly communicates with senior functional and business leaders, direct team members, and high-level external clients
• Have expertise on 3rd Party Manufacturing Operations including broad knowledge of multiple related disciplines and comprehensive understanding of 3M’s global strategy and structure
• Execute 3rd Party Manufacturing strategic plan including:
  • Optimizing operations at 3PM suppliers by driving continuous improvement projects around quality, service, cost and inventory
  • Executing the transition of core 3rd Party Manufacturing Operations responsibilities to your team as we stand up the 3rd Party Manufacturing Operations organization
• Develop your global team members for improved performance, skills, and career development opportunities

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
• Ten (10) years or more of manufacturing and/or procurement experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Four (4) years of leadership experience in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Previous experience working with 3rd Party Manufacturers inFilling, Packaging & Converting Services
• Master's degree in business administration, engineering or logistics and supply chain management from an accredited institution
• Strong network and global/international experience working with world class suppliers and contract manufacturers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, and collaboration across teams, functions, and organization

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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