Job Description:Job TitleGlobal Operations Director, 3rd Party Manufacturing Operations for Filling, Packaging & Converting ServicesCollaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the WorldChoosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so its equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity 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 Youll Make in this RoleThe person hired for the position of Global Operations Director, 3rd Party Manufacturing Operationswill be accountable for driving operational excellence at 3PM suppliers and developing and executing long-term strategic plans to improve performance in 3PM Operations.As a Global Operations Director, 3rd Party Manufacturing Operations 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, your impact will:Owns & leads 3PM Operations for Filling, Packaging & Converting ServicesOwns & leads 3PM Operations for Filling, Packaging & Converting ServicesResponsible for driving operational excellence at 3rd Party Manufacturers to improve quality, service, cost and inventoryDevelops and executes strategic and operational plans including establishing and managing budgetsOwns solutions for complex and multi-faceted problems facing the 3rd Party Manufacturing Operations organizationApplies knowledge of various 3rd Party Manufacturing techniques and practices to achieve desired resultsReports 3rd Party Manufacturing Operations performance to upper management, direct team members, and strategic suppliersEstablishes and enforces concepts relevant to 3rd Party Manufacturing Operations to expand and enhance business operationsRegularly communicates with senior functional and business leaders, direct team members, and high-level external clientsHave expertise on 3rd Party Manufacturing Operations including broad knowledge of multiple related disciplines and comprehensive understanding of 3Ms global strategy and structureExecute 3rd Party Manufacturing strategic plan including:Optimizing operations at 3PM suppliers by driving continuous improvement projects around quality, service, cost and inventoryExecuting the transition of core 3rd Party Manufacturing Operations responsibilities to your team as we stand up the 3rd Party Manufacturing Operations organizationDevelop your global team members for improved performance, skills, and career development opportunitiesYour Skills and ExpertiseTo set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:Bachelors degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institutionTen (10) years or more of manufacturing and/or procurement experience in a private, public, government or military environmentFour (4) years of leadership experience in a private, public, government or military environmentAdditional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:Previous experience working with 3rd Party Manufacturers in Filling, Packaging & Converting ServicesMaster's degree in business administration, engineering or logistics and supply chain management from an accredited institutionStrong network and global/international experience working with world class suppliers and contract manufacturersExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong problem-solving skills, and collaboration across teams, functions, and organizationWork location: Work Your Way Eligible (Employee choice to work remote, on site, or hybrid)Travel: May include up to 25%, domestic/internationalRelocation: Not AuthorizedGlobal Role: This pos tion can be based in any of the listed locations. The primary location of this post could indicate the Hiring Managers Location.Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).Supporting Your Well-being3M 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.Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $222,044 - $271,387, 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 candidates 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/.Learn more about 3Ms creative solutions to the worlds problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M.Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards...Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity