Continuous Improvement Leader - Respiratory Protection Business job opportunity at 3M.



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3M Continuous Improvement Leader - Respiratory Protection Business
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Job Description: Continuous Improvement Leader 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 We are seeking a dynamic Continuous Improvement Leader with a strong focus on execution to drive our business and financial performance across the entire Respiratory Business Unit. This role is pivotal in enhancing our key performance indicators by systematically addressing customer needs, elevating service levels, optimizing portfolio mix, expanding market share, and improving pricing and gross margin performance. The leader will champion operational excellence and ensure business projects are visible and impactful by collaborating with teams and support areas. Key Responsibilities: Execute High-Impact Projects: Lead and support initiatives that directly influence business outcomes, ensuring timely and effective execution. Monitor and Sustain Gains: Develop and implement control plans, track key metrics, and ensure that project results are achieved and sustained over time. Enhance Processes: Drive projects that connect with various stakeholders to refine processes, positively impacting division results. Lead Change Management: Influence cross-functional teams and lead change management activities to foster a culture of continuous improvement. Implement Best Practices: Actively seek, share, and apply best practices across the organization to enhance performance. Mentor and Coach: Provide guidance and coaching to team members, optimizing business models and processes for maximum efficiency. Expand Methodologies: Explore and apply continuous improvement tools and methods to new areas beyond the current focus. 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) Ten (10) years of experience in business P&L, project improvements and/or service performance management in a private, public, industrial, government or military environment Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Ability to improve processes in a workplace involving data, leading project teams and drive improvements across the organization. Experience as strategic thinker who can translate ideas into quick actions. Prior experience leading methodology for continuous improvement emphasizing teamwork involvement. Demonstrated experience as confident and accountable leader. Demonstration of Cultural Elements Effective facilitation, communication, leadership and teaching skills to work with multidisciplinary team. 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. Travel: May include up to 30% 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). 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 $212,947 - $260,268, 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 01/13/2026 To 02/12/2026 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. 3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms. Please access the linked document by clicking here , select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.

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