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Director, US and Canada Transportation

3M
Minnesota, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2025
Job Description

Director, Transportation 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 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 experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Director Of Transportation Operations, 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


  • Catalyzing operational excellence in transportation within the United States and Canada.
  • Focusing on customers via identification of improved service programs and speed and reliability across inbound and outbound logistics flows
  • Sponsoring improvement programs aimed at optimizing the transportation networks within US and Canada across all modes of transport.
  • Managing environmental, health and safety (EHS) improvement measures for US and Canada’s transportation network
  • Contributing to strategic planning and global initiatives as a key member of the global logistics senior leadership team
  • Driving a vision and effective transportation strategy with a team of strong and capable 3M logistics professionals throughout the US and Canada
  • Collaborating with Division and Business Group partners to lead, optimize, and cultivate continuous improvement of Supply Chain Operations


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)
  • Twelve (12) years of logistics experience in a private, public, government or military environment
  • Six (6) years of supervisory experience in a private, public, government or military environment



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


    • Demonstrated experience leading transportation operations in the US.
    • Master’s degree in Supply Chain or Logistics from an accredited institution
    • Fifteen (15) years of experience working with 3rd party logistics firms in a private, public, government or military environment
    • Ability to bring an outside-in and innovative focus on programs to drive safety, service, cost, and quality


    Work location:


    • Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to St. Paul Campus three days/week)


    Travel: May include up to 35% 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.

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    Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $222,044 - $271,387, 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 01/02/2025 To 02/01/2025 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.

    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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    Salary : $222,044 - $271,387

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