Master Production Planner*

3M is hiring a Master Production Planner*. It pays $124k-$152k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on 3M.

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Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include Lean Six Sigma, supply chain and production planning.
Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
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Design supply chain solutions and lead strategic capacity planning as a Master Production Planner.

Lean Six Sigma

supply-chainproduction-planninginventory-managementmanufacturing

Job Description:

Master Production Planner*

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing 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

As a Master Production Planner, 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:

Designing supply chains solutions in the areas of production planning, inventory management, and material/information flow
Implementing supply chain solutions across the extended value stream
Leading strategic capacity planning for division assets
Supporting S&OP Supply Review & Master Schedule Review processes
Supporting the production planning process across key assets

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)
Three (3) years of combined supply chain and/or logistics experience in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

Three (3) years of Manufacturing Plant Experience
Two (2) years of combined experience with Production Planning and/or Lean Production Systems
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain or related field from an accredited university
APICS CPIM and/or CSCP certification
Experience with Lean Six Sigman – Green or Black Belt Certification
Experience with Inventory Parameter Management

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, MN or at the 3M Center in Menomonie, WI. 

Travel: May include up to 15% domestic/international

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

Must 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.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, 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 08/26/2026 To 09/25/2026 Or until filled

All 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. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

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How we rate this

Master Production Planner* at 3M rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Master Production Planner* is an open job at 3M.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $124k-$152k a year.
The role is based in US, Minnesota, Maplewood.
The job was posted on August 26, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by 3M. Apply on 3M

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Supply ChainProduction PlanningInventory ManagementManufacturingLean Six Sigma

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where supply chain was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where production planning was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where inventory management was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where manufacturing was part of your work. What did you do?
Walk me through how you've used Lean Six Sigma in your day-to-day work.

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