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Manufacturing Supervisor

3M
September 29, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Tonawanda, NY
Operations
Role: Manufacturing Supervisor (Nights) at 3M, overseeing production operations in Tonawanda, NY. Primary objectives include ensuring safety, meeting daily production targets, maintaining quality, and driving continuous improvement. Responsibilities encompass safety leadership, prioritizing and allocating work using lean practices, monitoring production metrics, coaching employees, and supporting plant initiatives. Qualifications: High School diploma with 7+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing, quality, or supply chain, or a Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering with 2+ years supervisory experience. Additional desired skills include leadership in process improvement (e.g., Six Sigma), strong communication, proficiency with MS Office, and experience with lean methodologies. High-value specifics involve manufacturing in a biopharma context, with a focus on process efficiency and safety standards. Work setup is a night shift (6 PM-6 AM) with possible up to 5% domestic travel. The role emphasizes safety, operational excellence, and leadership within a regulated manufacturing environment.