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Director Logistics Distribution-March 2024
DeKalb
Mar 28, 2026
About Director Logistics Distribution

  Job Description:

  Director Logistics Distribution

  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 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 environments to a 3M career.

  The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Distribution Center Campus Director, 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, you will make an impact by:

  Leading a team of employees dedicated to distributing 3M products to customers around the world

  Driving operational excellence across the campus through conscientious management and decisive actions in environment, health, safety, quality, service, inventory management, cost, and employee relations

  Overseeing site environment, health, safety, and security practices that respect our environment, meet requirements established by regulatory bodies, protect our employees, and align with company expectations.

  Identifying and executing initiatives to deliver high service quality and on-time shipments to customers.

  Developing strategic plans and budgets to drive continuous and sustainable improvements through the application of disruptive technology, lean six sigma methods, and effective employee engagement programs

  Executing distribution and transportation strategies that optimize efficiency

  Managing supply chain execution and inventory management to ensure appropriate supply chain performance through responsiveness, delivery performance, capacity management, supplier management, and inventory management.

  Advocating for and supporting the community through active involvement and 3M representation in community affairs

  Championing inclusive programs that create a great place to work for all our employees

  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:

  Ten (10) years of experience in a private, public, government, or military environment in one or more of the following areas: quality, product/process/project engineering, logistics, or manufacturing

  Minimum of five (5) years combined experience in management/supervisory roles in a manufacturing, distribution and/or supply chain environment

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

  Plant Director experience

  Proven leadership track record of achieving operational objectives

  Previous experience across multiple divisions, process technologies, distribution centers

  Certified Lean Six Sigma BB or MBB

  Proven track record of applying and deploying lean manufacturing principles and strategies to improve flow, lead time, and cost

  Demonstrated strong communication skills

  Proven resilient leader, who can adapt quickly and effectively prioritize and execute business plans

  Proven track record of managing change effectively

  Work location: On site - DeKalb, IL

  Travel: Up to 10% international/domestic

  Relocation: Is 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

  Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $251,462 - $307,343, 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/.

  Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M.

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

  Our approach to flexibility is called Work Your Way, which puts employees first and drives well-being in ways that enable 3M’s business and performance goals. You have flexibility in where and when work gets done. It all depends on where and when you can do your best work.

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

  3M is an equal opportunity employer. 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

  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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  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 (http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/1274940O/3m-jobs-country-data-privacy-statements-external.pdf) , 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.

  3M is establishing two industry -leading companies, creating value through the spin-off of its Health Care business. To search job opportunities in 3M Health Care, click here (https://healthcare.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Search) .

  For more information on the 3M Health Care spin off, click here: Health Care | 3M US (https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/health-care-us/)

  At 3M we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily as our employees connect with customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M's creative solutions to global challenges at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M or @3MNews.

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