Job Description:
Job Title
Campus Engineering Facilities Manager - Dekalb
The Plant Engineering Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance operations across four buildings on the DeKalb Campus, ensuring that all equipment and systems are functioning optimally. This role requires a strong background in automation technologies to enhance production efficiency and reduce downtime. The manager will lead a team of maintenance technicians and engineers, develop maintenance strategies, and implement automation solutions to improve plant operations.
The DeKalb Campus is 3M’s largest Distribution Center with 2.5M square feet and over 800 3M employees on site. 3M celebrates 40 years in DeKalb this year and continues to grow and very excited to experience new warehouse technologies.
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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 the DeKalb Campus Engineering Facilities Manager, 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:
- Overseeing the maintenance operations across 4 buildings 2.5M square feet
- Manage and supervise a team of 18 employees
- Oversee the installation, maintenance, and repair of automated systems and machinery
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to minimize equipment failures and production down time
- Manage the maintenance budget, including forecasting and cost control
Additional details:
- Manages a group of staff or division engineers associated with no more than two division/business units.
- Works closely with Divisional Engineering Manager(s) and in the case of Int’l Engineering Managers, work with the Int’l Engineering Manager and/or country/regional leadership, to build and maintain a strong working relationship with assigned business clients.
- Engineering Managers serve as key liaison to the business and is responsible for the relationship between Engineering and the Business Client.
- Participates as a partner to guide, influence, and gain consensus on the capital investment plan. Implements strategic and operational plans for their group and the engineering department it supports.
- May participate in the development of similar plans for assigned business unit(s) to assure that business objectives and strategic goals are met.
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 the areas of Engineering, Facility Management, Construction Management, or Business Administration (completed and verified prior to start)
- Three (3) years experience working with automated machinery, robotics, and control systems
- Three (3) years of experience in a plant maintenance management, with a focus on automation systems
- Three (3) years of proven experience in plant maintenance management in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Experience in managing multiple automation installations in a distribution or manufacturing setting
- Experience with maintenance management software and tools
- Skills include Excellent leadership, team management, strong communication, and interpersonal skills
Work location:
- Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work on site 5 days a week
Travel: May include up to 3% travel
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.
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $164,612 - $201,193, 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 10/17/2025 To 11/16/2025 Or until filledAll 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.
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