3M FMRD - EHS Chemical Operations Leader 

United States, Minnesota 

826833007

As aChemical Operations Leader, 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 multi-functional team of EHS professionals in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives designed to reduce incidents, improve compliance and create efficiency.
• Implementing an organizational strategy aligned to corporative strategy and standards
• Determining opportunities for improved efficiency and communication across both the business group and the larger corporate structure.
• Supporting other FMRD and 3M functions (operations, product stewardship, logistics) to prevent incidents and ensuring rigorous compliance to regulatory and 3M standards.
• Has responsibility for establishing and enforcing multiple concepts relative to the function. Working tasks might include:
  • Developshealth/safety/environmentbusiness strategies in conjunction with fellow business leaders to ensure achievement of business objectives.
  • Adjustshealth/safety/environmentstrategies to meet changing market and production conditions for a medium to large sized manufacturing operation
  • Implementshealth/safety/environmentstandards and defines guidelines for different areas such as security, health and safety assurance, pollutants, etc.
  • Coaches and explainshealth/safety/environmentdata and methodologies to functional leaders, external business partners, and the community to ensure their understanding and buy-in
  • Ensures plant equipment and processes have adequate capabilities to meet 3M’s and local governmentalhealth/safety/environmentlegislations, regulations, and policies
  • Protects employees and company assets by eliminating incident injuries, property damage, and adverse environment impact
  • Defines an effective resolution system to ensure timely response tohealth/safety/environmentalissues
  • Promotes best practices related tohealth/safety/environmentand builds a respective culture within the organization
  • Serves as liaison between 3M and governmental agencies as well as the local community
• Negotiates and counsels on an expert level, justifies controversial positions and demonstrates advanced persuasion skills.
• Actively participates in relevant corporateprograms/initiatives,complies with professional and quality standards, complies with corporate policies and procedures, and acts in a manner consistent with 3M’s values and ethical standards

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)
• Ten (10) years of EHS technical practice and leadership in a private, public, government or military environment
• Current, valid Driver’s License.

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

• Master's degree in EHS, Engineering from an accredited institution
• Fifteen (15) years of EHS technical practice and leadership in a private, public, government or military environment
• Skills include leadership and supervisory skills necessary for managing people such as knowledge of employment law, effective communications, performance appraisal procedures, performance management, hiring and interviewing, documentation, interpersonal skills, coaching skills, change management, conflict resolution, delegation, goal setting, motivation, emotional intelligence, strategic planning.

Work location:

• Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to 3M Site)
• 3M Sites could be any of the listed: Decatur, AL; Cordova, IL; Cottage Grove, MN, St. Paul, MN.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B 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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