Manufacturing Technology Specialist

About the role

The Manufacturing Technology Specialist position offers an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government, or military experience to a 3M career. You will collaborate with innovative 3Mers around the world, identify and evaluate manufacturing process and equipment deficiencies, and drive solutions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate manufacturing process and equipment deficiencies, drive solutions and determine priority and implement a path to execution.
• Provide guidance, leadership to plant level personnel in best practices for process and equipment operation as well as preventative maintenance.
• Support work order planning and capital project justifications.
• Determine equipment improvement priority levels and best path for resolving including repair or replacement.
• Use data-based tools and methodologies to support recommendations and drive appropriate actions.
• Drive substantial improvements in process performance and equipment uptime.
• Lead operational excellence at the Little Rock, AR site through conscientious management and decisive actions in environment, health, safety, quality, manufacturing, cost, and employee relations.
• Lead and support projects that have high impact on plant performance and yield.
• Work effectively across multiple sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution completed and verified prior to start.
• Five (5) years of experience in engineering or manufacturing technical field in a private, public, government, or military environment.
• Five (5) years' experience in heavy industrial operations including equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in mineral processing, manufacturing process & maintenance of heavy equipment.
• Experience with mining operations and related crushing and screening equipment.
• Experience engaging with production and maintenance organizations.
• Self-starter/self-directed with high energy and passion.
• Demonstrated experience in project management.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and across multiple functions and disciplines.
• Effective facilitation, communication, and teaching skills.
• Experience and certification with Lean Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Experience in operational excellence, lean implementation, and financial accounting.
• Experience in Mining or heavy industrial applications.

Benefits

3M offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, disability benefits, life insurance, voluntary benefits, paid absences, and retirement benefits. Details are available at this link.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $145,676 - $178,049, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. Specific compensation offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Schedule

May include up to 15% domestic travel.

Location

Little Rock, AR