As a Director of Plant Operations at TEBG USAC, you will lead a team overseeing seven manufacturing sites, driving operational excellence through continuous improvement methodologies and ensuring compliance with EHS standards. Your daily responsibilities include setting performance metrics for quality, safety, cost, and employee relations, while fostering collaboration between division personnel, R&D, and business teams to align operational goals with broader objectives. You will manage supply chain execution, implement lean manufacturing principles, and develop strategies for advanced problem-solving and workforce development. Ideal candidates possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering or supply chain management, ten years of relevant experience, and certifications in Lean Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing. This role demands expertise in strategic planning, budgeting, and financial accounting within the context of heavy industrial applications.
Skills
Lean
Six Sigma
Lean Manufacturing
EHS
Quality Management
Supply Chain Management
Manufacturing Engineering
Process Engineering
Inventory Management
Continuous Improvement
Financial Accounting
Leadership Behaviors
Principle-Based Leadership
HOO Process
Error Proofing
Design for Manufacturability
Capital Equipment Planning
Technology Advancement
Employee Development
Strategic Planning
Operational Excellence
What you'll do
Lead and oversee operations of 7 manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance with EHS standards.
Drive continuous improvement through application of Lean Manufacturing principles across all plants.
Manage supply chain execution to optimize inventory levels and enhance delivery performance.
Develop and implement strategies for advanced problem-solving and high-performance workforce training.
Set expectations and lead initiatives to achieve operational goals in quality, cost, and employee relations.
Provide strategic leadership in technology advancement and visioning for future factory capabilities.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or supply chain discipline
10 years of experience in manufacturing operations or related fields
5 years of Plant Manager or Large Value Stream Manager experience
Proven leadership ability and history of leading high-performance teams
Certification with Lean Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing methodologies
Experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and operational excellence
Market check
Salary context
This
$287,281–$351,122
range sits above
98%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$127,550–$202,100
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$138,825–$208,250
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About 3M
3M is a diversified technology and manufacturing conglomerate producing thousands of products across healthcare, safety, electronics, transportation, and consumer goods. Industry: Diversified Manufacturing
3M currently has
38 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$145,676–$178,049
across 34 roles with salary data.