Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift
3M
- Location
- US, North Carolina, Moncure
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Salary
- $95.6k – $116.8k/yr
- H-1B history
- 6 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 12, 2026
About this role
Job Description
Job Title Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift 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 Manufacturing Production Supervisor, you will lead on shift activities for crew in assigned department, expected to drive results in EHS, Quality, and Productivity which align with plant goals. 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: Ensures a safe working environment through formal inspections/audits, correcting unsafe behaviors, safety / crew meetings, and utilizing proper work methods, procedures and equipment Incident investigation, problem solving and root cause analysis (EHS and quality) Ensure employees receive training as specified Provides effective communication to employees through daily interaction, electronic mail, etc. Provide direct supervision and development to production and/or hourly employees Plans and coordinates priorities, allocates work assignments, and regulates production process in order to meet specific daily production requirements Monitors production rates, yields, and quality of products on a daily basis and provides feedback to employees and supervisor on results Organizes and reviews changeovers with appropriate staff to minimize downtime. Addresses production issues such as scheduling, quality, run time, etc. Lead/participate in Kaizen continuous improvement sessions, make process suggestions to improve quality and reduce costs, involved with managing tier 1, 2 processes Involved with Lean Management systems deployment, implements cost reduction programs to ensure the efficient utilization of labor, materials, and equipment Primary plant management representative during off shifts Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: High School Diploma/GED or higher from (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution Five (5) combined years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Associate’s Degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution One (1) year supervisory and/or management experience One (1) year of experience troubleshooting and problem solving in a manufacturing environment One (1) year experience participating in Green Belt projects and/or have a Green Belt certification Work Location: Pittsboro, North Carolina On-site Travel: May include up to 5% domestic travel 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. Chat with Max For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers. 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