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Manufacturing Plant Director for Juarez, Mexico
3M Company · 🇺🇸 MX, Juarez
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 17 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — 3M Company
The US Department of Labor certified 17 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter. Job Description: Manufacturing Plant Director for Juarez, Mexico 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. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Plant Director, 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 team of employees dedicated to making what is indispensable to empower modern life, advance human progress, and deliver a brighter future through 3M Science. • Overseeing plant environment, health, safety, regulatory and security practices that respect our environment, meet requirements established by regulatory bodies, protect our employees, and align with company expectations. • Leading operational excellence through conscientious management and decisive actions in environment, health, safety, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, cost, and employee relations • Utilizing operational financial acumen to analyze and understand the financial implications of various choices and actions, making informed decisions based on financial data to maximize profits and minimize losses. • Understanding and applying technology platform fundamentals and principles, thinking strategically, and identifying opportunities to leverage technology for business growth and operational efficiency. • Accelerating value creation for our customers through responsive end-to-end supply chain performance and prompt resolution to customer inquiries • Developing strategic plans and budgets to drive continuous and sustainable improvements through the application of disruptive technology, lean six sigma methods, and effective employee engagement programs. • Managing inventory, and influencing supplier performance • Championing inclusive programs that create a great place to work for all our employees and demonstrating behavior aligned with a work environment in which employees, consultants, and contract workers know that ethical and legal behavior is always expected of them. 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) from an accredited institution • Ten (10) years of experience in a manufacturing or production facility in private, public, government, or military environment • Five (5) years of experience in a plant leadership role Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: • Proficiency in English and Spanish, with the ability to quickly learn and improve Spanish language if necessary. • Proven experience in plant leadership roles, demonstrating the ability to drive operational excellence and achieve results • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and safety standards • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams • Demonstrated ability to anticipate future trends, effectively prepare for change, create and communicate change action plans, and implement sustainable cha