Contractor Coordinator

Job Description:

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
As a Contractor Coordinator, 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:

Actively participate in relevant corporate and site initiatives, comply with professional and quality standards, policies, procedures, and act in a manner consistent with 3M’s values and ethical standards - ensure contractors perform with the best interests of 3M in mind during execution of work regarding Business, Safety, Environmental, Quality, and any other regulatory aspects of work performed.
Oversee project work directly related to business strategies. Projects are usually short-term with specific results expected, and occasionally broadly defined results. Ensure business/project objectives and deadlines are met. Present recommendations to appropriate personnel (such as supervisor and/or business area) in support of business needs and goals.
Coordinate, plan, and schedule maintenance activities with contractors and 3M production, engineering, and craft personnel to meet schedules and business priorities to include participating in planning / coordination meetings between various 3M groups such as Maintenance Planners, Project Managers, Business (Value Stream) Representatives, and contractors.
Provide direct oversight to contractors working on site during the execution of repair maintenance activities to ensure contractors meet all 3M Safe Work requirements and minimize maintenance costs through safe and efficient execution of work. Work tasks are likely to encompass concepts within multiple disciplines/practices which may include more than one department/location.
Support the review and processing of Contractor time records, purchase orders, and other administrative documentation with the Contractor Administrator and Contract Supervisor, and ensure customer satisfaction through effective use of Contractor Labor and monitoring financial impacts of project/work execution.
Primarily work independently, handling non-routine and difficult inquiries. Adapt differing techniques and methods to develop solutions for a variety of complex issues. When necessary, the supervisor is consulted for assistance in problem areas. Primary contacts are typically internal business partners and on a managerial, professional, supervisory, or co-worker level.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
Two (2) combined years of experience as a maintenance planner, team lead, or supervisor in industrial manufacturing in a private, public, government or military environment

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

OSHA 30 hour construction certificate
Associate’s Degree/Technical Diploma or higher in a technical discipline from an accredited institution
Five (5) years of experience in maintenance leadership / planning roles
Technical knowledge of manufacturing plant equipment and wastewater treatment systems
Experience working / coordinating with contractors in work assignment / execution
Experience of skilled craft trades
Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance technologies
Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (i.e. Maximo, SAP, SAMS) in a private, public, government or military environment

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic

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).

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum.

To comply with these laws, 3M must help assess candidates' U.S. person status.

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.

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 $96,557 - $118,014, 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 12/19/2025 To 01/18/2026 Or until filled

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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/

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Details

Location

Cottage Grove, MN, USA

Salary

$96,557 – $118,014/year

Experience

Min. 2 yearsTwo (2) combined years of experience as a maintenance planner, team lead, or supervisor in industrial manufacturing in a private, public, government or military environment

Job Description:

Contractor Coordinator

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

Actively participate in relevant corporate and site initiatives, comply with professional and quality standards, policies, procedures, and act in a manner consistent with 3M’s values and ethical standards - ensure contractors perform with the best interests of 3M in mind during execution of work regarding Business, Safety, Environmental, Quality, and any other regulatory aspects of work performed.
Oversee project work directly related to business strategies. Projects are usually short-term with specific results expected, and occasionally broadly defined results. Ensure business/project objectives and deadlines are met. Present recommendations to appropriate personnel (such as supervisor and/or business area) in support of business needs and goals.
Coordinate, plan, and schedule maintenance activities with contractors and 3M production, engineering, and craft personnel to meet schedules and business priorities to include participating in planning / coordination meetings between various 3M groups such as Maintenance Planners, Project Managers, Business (Value Stream) Representatives, and contractors.
Provide direct oversight to contractors working on site during the execution of repair maintenance activities to ensure contractors meet all 3M Safe Work requirements and minimize maintenance costs through safe and efficient execution of work. Work tasks are likely to encompass concepts within multiple disciplines/practices which may include more than one department/location.
Support the review and processing of Contractor time records, purchase orders, and other administrative documentation with the Contractor Administrator and Contract Supervisor, and ensure customer satisfaction through effective use of Contractor Labor and monitoring financial impacts of project/work execution.
Primarily work independently, handling non-routine and difficult inquiries. Adapt differing techniques and methods to develop solutions for a variety of complex issues. When necessary, the supervisor is consulted for assistance in problem areas. Primary contacts are typically internal business partners and on a managerial, professional, supervisory, or co-worker level.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
Two (2) combined years of experience as a maintenance planner, team lead, or supervisor in industrial manufacturing in a private, public, government or military environment

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

OSHA 30 hour construction certificate
Associate’s Degree/Technical Diploma or higher in a technical discipline from an accredited institution
Five (5) years of experience in maintenance leadership / planning roles
Technical knowledge of manufacturing plant equipment and wastewater treatment systems
Experience working / coordinating with contractors in work assignment / execution
Experience of skilled craft trades
Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance technologies
Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (i.e. Maximo, SAP, SAMS) in a private, public, government or military environment

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic

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).

To comply with these laws, 3M must help assess candidates' U.S. person status.

Supporting Your Well-being

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.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 12/19/2025 To 01/18/2026 Or until filled

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 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.

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.