Director, Film & Business Supply Chain Operations

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Job Description: Job Title Director, Film & Business Supply Chain Operations 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(n) Director, Film & Business Supply Chain Operations, 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: Leading two interconnected portfolios: the end-to-end supply chain for the global Film business and the global Business Supply Chain (BSC) Operations capability center — owning Film supply chain strategy, architecture, and performance while building and governing the operational infrastructure that enables consistent, measurable BSC performance across the enterprise. Designing and managing Service Level Agreements (SLAs) between BSC and internal stakeholders, developing and codifying standard work for BSC processes, and operationalizing those standards across all portfolios and geographies — driving maturity from initial adoption to sustained, high-performing execution. Leading design and optimization of global Film supply chain networks across source, make, move, and deliver — including network configuration, make-versus-buy strategies, sourcing models, capacity allocation, and inventory positioning to improve service, quality, cost, and cash outcomes. Setting strategic direction across multiple cross-functional and cross-divisional work groups spanning planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, quality, engineering, and BSC operations — coordinating efforts to achieve business goals with minimal direction, advising executive management on supply chain opportunities and capability investment priorities. Driving supply chain readiness for new product introduction, portfolio changes, and strategic growth initiatives within Film, while establishing governance mechanisms for SLA performance, standard work adherence, and maturity progression across the broader BSC organization. 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 in supply chain, industrial engineering, operations, engineering or business (completed and verified prior to start) Twelve (12) years of supply chain, operations, manufacturing, or related business leadership experience, including multi-group or cross-divisional leadership responsibility, in a private, public, government or military environment Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Master's degree in business, supply chain, operations, or engineering from an accredited institution Fifteen (15) years of progressive experience in global supply chain architecture, network design, operational management systems, capability center leadership, or business operations strategy, in a private, public, government or military environment Skills include strategic leadership, cross-functional influence, organizational change management, SLA and standard work design, financial acumen, executive communication, and the ability to negotiate and shape significant business decisions across a matrixed global organization Work location: This role can be a remote role Travel: May include up to 25-35% domestic/international Relocation: May be 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. Chat with Max For 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 $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 10/07/2026 To 11/06/2026 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. 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