Job Description:
Plant Director-Ames Iowa
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a Plant Director, 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 team of employees dedicated to making products to enhance and improve lives for people around the world
- Leading operational excellence at our Ames, IA Plant through conscientious management and decisive actions in environment, health, safety, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, cost, and employee relations
- Overseeing plant environment, health, safety, and security practices that respect our environment, meet requirements established by regulatory bodies, protect our employees, and align with company expectations.
- Accelerating value creation for our customers through responsive end-to-end supply chain performance and prompt resolution to customer inquiries
- Developing strategic plans and budgets to drive continuous and sustainable improvements through the application of disruptive technology, lean six sigma methods, and effective employee engagement programs
- Championing inclusive programs that create a great place to work for all our employees
Your Skills and Expertise
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 of combined experience in quality, product/process/project engineering, or manufacturing in a private, public, government, or military environment
- Five (5) years of experience in a management role in a manufacturing setting in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Plant Manager (or equivalent) experience in a complex (e.g. size, NPI) organization
- Demonstrated strong leadership ability and history of leading high-performance teams
- Experience and certification with Lean Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing methodologies
- Experience in operational excellence, lean implementation, and financial accounting
Work location: On-site Ames, IA
Travel: May include up to 10% domestic
Relocation Assistance: Is 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.
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $250,253 - $305,864, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.
Good Faith Posting Date Range 09/21/2026 To 10/21/2026 Or until filled
