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      Not Your Father's 3M - Senior Manufacturing Engineer 3M Employee Review

      3.0
      Jun 14, 2020
      Senior manufacturing engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The history and legacy of 3M and its vast product line is phenomenal and being a 3Mer carries prestige. There are many resources (people and operations) available to provide expertise and support for overcoming hurdles.

      Cons

      The culture of 3M has become bureaucratic and rigid, with a greater focus on cost reduction. At least this was my experience in the division I worked in. I have heard there are cultural differences across divisions. Micro-management via daily tier board meetings are not conducive to a positive work environment. There are black belts distributed throughout the company serving a 2 year assignment with the expectation of delivering a given cost savings. This generally creates competitive friction across the division.

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      3M Response
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      Hello, Thank you for your review. We are very sorry to hear you felt as though 3M’s culture was bureaucratic during your time with 3M. We want all employees to feel valued, so we appreciate you sharing this with us. This review has been shared with HR in Cottage Grove.

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      Cons

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      Company investing in new products and higher growth markets

      Cons

      Over the past five years, there has been a significant decline in employee loyalty and incentive programs. Equity compensation, such as stock options and RSUs, was previously accessible to mid-level managers but is now strictly reserved for directors and above, reducing long-term incentives for a large portion of the workforce. Additionally, an increase in micromanagement and administrative red tape—particularly regarding strict scrutiny on all spending—has hindered productivity. The frequent practice of cutting budgets to meet short-term quarterly Operating Income (OI) targets is ultimately compromising our long-term revenue growth.

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