Data Analyst

3M; Brockville; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations available

Job summary

3M is seeking a Data Analyst to support data-driven decision-making across Brockville manufacturing operations. The role requires security clearance under Canadian Controlled Goods Registration and involves building Power BI reports, SQL databases, and data pipelines.

You will analyze production data, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of data analysis experience in manufacturing/operations.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, and Excel for reporting.
• Knowledge of KPIs, data visualization, and reporting processes.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Gather, clean, validate, and analyze manufacturing data from multiple systems.
• Develop recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and visualizations.
• Monitor KPIs like output, cycle time, yield, scrap, downtime, asset performance.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement with data insights.
• Maintain data integrity across reporting systems and databases.
• Document data definitions, reporting logic, and business rules.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders clearly.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Grafana

Power Apps

Power Automate

Job description

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: 3M is seeking a Data Analyst to support data-driven decision-making across manufacturing operations located in Brockville, ON. Successful security clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration program is a mandatory pre-requirement for this position at this location. Please note the following are some (but not all) of the listed requirements for Controlled Goods Clearance: Must be a Canadian citizen normally residing in Canada, or must be a Permanent Resident normally residing in Canada. Must have valid and current identification (i.e.: driver’s license, passport, birth certificate). Must be able to provide a residential address and employment history of the past 5 years. If applicable, living outside of Canada during the past five years will require an international criminal name check.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Data Analyst, 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:

• Gather, clean, validate, and analyze manufacturing and operational data from multiple systems.
• Develop recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and visualizations to support plant and operational leadership.
• Monitor key performance indicators such as output, cycle time, yield, scrap, downtime, asset performance.
• Identify trends, process bottlenecks, and performance improvement opportunities using statistical and analytical methods.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to understand business needs and define reporting requirements.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts by providing data insights and performance tracking.
• Maintain data integrity and consistency across reporting systems and databases.
• Document data definitions, reporting logic, and business rules to support standardized analytics.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and business-focused manner.
• Develop and maintain Power BI Reports, Power Apps, Power Automate Flows and SQL Databases.

Your skills and expertise To set you up for success in this role from Day 1, 3M requires (at minimum) the following qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science or Business Analytics (completed and verified prior to start) Two (2) years of experience in data analysis in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain environments.
• Strong skills in Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools such as Power BI and Grafana.
• Experience analyzing operational or production data and building dashboards and performance reports.
• Knowledge of manufacturing KPIs and production performance metrics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in a manufacturing, plant, industrial, or continuous improvement environment.
• Familiarity with ERP, MES, historian, or other manufacturing data systems.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis methods and process improvement tools.
• Experience with Python, R, or other analytics/programming tools.
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or operational excellence methodologies.

Location: Brockville ON, Canada

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic/international

Relocation: Not offered

3M Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We work to reflect the diversity of our global customers, suppliers and channel partners, and build on each individual employee’s abilities. At 3M, we know that inclusion is the key to unlocking the power of our diversity. An inclusive culture is one that supports and appreciates differences, and provides fair and equal opportunities for everyone. It’s a place where people realize they are respected for their whole and unique selves, and that they belong. Inclusion leads to engagement, which in turn fosters the collaboration, creativity and innovation that drive long-term growth – for 3M as well as for our people and our teams.

Applicable to Canada Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $73,450 - $96,955, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

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.

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.

At 3M we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily as our employees connect with customers all around the world.

Learn more about 3M's creative solutions to global challenges at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M or @3MNews.