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3M · 2 months ago

Project Manager, Logistics Automation Engineer

US, Minnesota, Hutchinson

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$122K/yr - $149K/yr

5+ years exp

3M is a global company that offers a diverse range of products and technologies. The Project Manager, Logistics Automation Engineer will oversee logistics improvement initiatives, drive project execution, and develop project management standards to enhance productivity and service levels at the Hutchinson plant.

AutomotiveCleaning ProductsConsultingElectronicsEnterprise SoftwareManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Corporate Project Manager and be plant project manager for all plant activities. Oversee complex, cross-functional logistics improvement initiatives for the plant, ensuring alignment with business objectives and successful project outcomes

Drive project execution within 3M Hutchinson, focusing on safety, operational efficiency, automation, and process optimization to enhance overall productivity and service levels. Maintains strong subject-matter expertise in Warehouse/Logistics to effectively lead projects

Develop, implement, and maintain project management standards, methodologies, and best practices for and across 3M Hutchinson to ensure consistency and high-quality project delivery. Identifies and applies improvements to ongoing projects and leadership practices

Leads multiple cross-functional Warehouse/Logistics project teams to complete medium-to-large-scale projects (moderate risk, moderate impact). May also lead a single high-risk/high-opportunity project

Uphold safe execution of Hutchinson Warehousing projects ensuring following safety regulations, policies, and compliance requirements

Collaborate with Corporate Project Manager, business leaders, and stakeholders to define project scope

Develop and manage detailed project plans, sometimes modifying existing Work Breakdown Structures

Facilitate project planning sessions and communication plans across functions

Leverage global Warehouse/Logistics resources to meet timelines

Partner with external organizations/suppliers; represent the company to outside contacts

Make budget decisions with business leaders; control and authorize project spending

Leverages internal and external professional networks to stay current on industry trends

Identify and drive actions around project impacts to Operations/Warehouse

Change Management Owner for Operations/Warehouse impacts

Collaborate with Plant Engineering to maintain and improve current/future planned maintenance around warehousing infrastructure (ie: automated guided vehicles, automated storage/retrieval system)

Qualification

Lean Six SigmaWarehouse/Logistics ExpertiseProject ManagementData AnalysisChange ManagementAutomation ImplementationPMP CertificationCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeamwork AbilitiesCross-Functional Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or an Engineering Discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution

Five (5) years Project Management and or Lean Six Sigma in supply chain, distribution or logistics in a private, public, government or military environment

Five (5) years' experience specifically in project leadership or operations excellence

Preferred

Data Analysis knowledge and skills around queries, Power Bi, Power Apps, IoT (Internet of things), or other means of data visualization

Transformation Management: Demonstrated project success through change management

Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated ability to analyze complex systems and processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop innovative engineering solutions to drive improvements

Communication and Leadership: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present ideas and influence decision-making. Strong leadership and teamwork abilities, with a proven track record of successfully managing cross-functional projects

Experience with implementing Automation in Fulfillment/ Distribution centers

Certifications in CSCP, CLTD, SC Pro

PMP certification or related Project Management/ Lean Six Sigma certification would be beneficial