Job Description:Project Manager, Continuous Improvement Leader *Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the WorldChoosing 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:Demonstrates recognized experience in project leadership, manufacturing, business processes while also maintaining expertise in a functional area sufficient to carry out project leadership duties. Assumes responsibility, with minimal supervision, for projects which are typically medium to large in scale with moderate to high risk and impact to the Division/Business/Staff unit. Possesses expertise in project leadership that is recognized within multiple Divisions and/or within the company. Serves as mentor to existing and potential future team leaders within the business unit, plants, and stakeholders. Maintains expertise in a functional area sufficient to carry out project leadership duties and to effectively leverage a network of company and industry resources. Reports to the Director of Quality in the Personal Safety Division.As Project Manager, Continuous Improvement 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:<ul><li>Lead Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Identify, plan, and execute projects to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels in distribution centers.</li><li>Utilize a Broad Range of Improvement Methodologies: Apply various methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Quality management, Kaizen, and other industry best practices to streamline processes and drive quality improvements.</li><li>Conduct Process Analysis and Optimization: Analyze current processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop optimized workflows to improve performance.</li><li>Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with operations, business units, laboratory, and quality teams to ensure successful implementation of improvement initiatives.</li><li>Develop and Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Establish and track KPIs to measure project success, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.</li><li>Facilitate Training and Development Programs: Conduct training sessions to educate staff on continuous improvement methodologies, tools, and best practices.</li><li>Manage Project Timelines and Deliverables: Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and resources to ensure initiatives are completed on time and within scope.</li><li>Drive Technology and Automation Integration: Identify and implement opportunities for technology and automation to enhance efficiency and reduce manual processes.</li></ul>Your Skills and Expertise  To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who must have the following qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or science program (completed and verified prior to start)</li><li>Five (5) years of work experience in manufacturing, quality, laboratory in a private, public, government or military environment</li><li>Three (3) years of experience specifically in project leadership or operations excellence.</li><li>Two (2) years of previous Blackbelt / Continuous Improvement experience with demonstrated use of Six Sigma tools</li></ul>Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:<ul><li>PMP certification or Project Management/ Lean Six Sigma certification.</li><li>Five (5) years of previous Blackbelt / Continuous Improvement experience with demonstrated use of Six Sigma tools</li><li>Eight (15) years of work experience in manufacturing, quality, laboratory in a private, public, government or military environment</li><li>Transformation management.</li><li>Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated ability to analyze complex systems and processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop innovative engineering solutions to drive improvements.</li><li>Communication and Leadership: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively present ideas and influence decision-making. Strong leadership and teamwork abilities, with a proven track record of successfully managing cross-functional projects.</li></ul>​Work location: Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MNTravel: May include up to 20% domesticRelocation Assistance: May be authorizedMust be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws. U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain non-U.S. persons (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, Temporary Residents (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum. To comply with these laws, 3M must help assess candidates U.S. person status. The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.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 MaxFor 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 $164,612 - $201,193, 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 &amp; Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care &amp; 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 09/24/2025 To 10/24/2025 Or until filledAll US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. 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