Job Description:Safety and Industrial Business Group EH&S LeaderCollaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the WorldChoosing 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 RoleThis role is part of the Business Group leadership team as well as ESC EHS Leadership for 3M. The role sets the medium to long term strategic direction operating plans for the business group. Responsible for the direction and implementation of EHS programs including heating and safety assurance, air/land/water protection, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, fire protection, etc. This role is accountable for these activities and the results of these functional areas.As a SIBG Business Group EHS Leader 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 multi-functional team of EHS professionals in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives designed to reduce incidents, improve compliance and create efficiency.Implementing an organizational strategy aligned to corporative strategy and standardsDetermining opportunities for improved efficiency and communication across both the business group and the larger corporate structure.Supporting other SIBG and 3M functions (operations, product stewardship, plant engineering) to prevent incidents and ensuring rigorous compliance to regulatory and 3M standards.Responsible for establishing and enforcing multiple concepts relative to the function. Working tasks might include: Develops health/safety/environment business strategies in conjunction with fellow business leaders to ensure achievement of business objectives. Engages with sites to identify and reduce risk aligned with 3M policies and proceduresAdjusts health/safety/environment strategies to meet changing market and production conditions for distribution facilitiesImplements health/safety/environment standards and defines guidelines for different areas such as security, health and safety assurance, pollutants, etc.Coaches and explains health/safety/environment data and methodologies to functional leaders, external business partners, and the community to ensure their understanding and buy-inEnsures site equipment and processes have adequate capabilities to meet 3M’s and local governmental health/safety/environment legislations, regulations, and policiesProtects employees and company assets by eliminating incident injuries, property damage, and adverse environment impactDefines an effective resolution system to ensure timely response to health/safety/environmental issuesPromotes best practices related to health/safety/environment and builds a respective culture within the organizationServes as liaison between 3M and governmental agencies as well as the local communityIncumbent typically communicates with managers, functional leaders, area/business leaders, and direct subordinates. May interact with key external clients.Shares vision and demonstrates company values.Negotiates and counsels on an expert level, justifies controversial positions and demonstrates advanced persuasion skills.Interaction involves convincing others to cooperate, grant approval, or take action of a certain kind.Actively participates in relevant corporate programs/initiatives, complies with professional and quality standards, complies with corporate policies and procedures, and acts in a manner consistent with 3M’s values and ethical standardsYour 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 required or higher (completed and verified prior to start)Fifteen (15) years of EHS technical practice and leadership in a private, public, government or military environmentEight (8) years of manufacturing experienceCurrent, valid Driver’s License.Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:Master's degree in EHS and/or Engineering from an accredited institutionSkills include leadership and supervisory skills necessary for managing people such as knowledge of employment law, effective communications, performance appraisal procedures, performance management, hiring and interviewing, documentation, interpersonal skills, coaching skills, change management, conflict resolution, delegation, goal setting, motivation, emotional intelligence, strategic planning.Work location:REMOTE or St. Paul/Maplewood 3M CenterTravel: May include up to 40% domestic and internationalRelocation Assistance: May be authorizedMust be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).Supporting Your Well-being3M 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 sizeand scope.Chat with MaxFor assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruitingApplicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $221,591 - $270,834, 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 08/03/2026 To 09/02/2026 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.3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy StatementCarefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. 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