Global CI Leader: Lean, Kaizen & Data-Driven Impact

3M; Prairie du Chien (WI); On-site; USD 165,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader at the Prairie Du Chien site. You will partner with site leadership to set strategic direction, develop a comprehensive CI plan, and drive projects that link process, data and execution to improve financial and operational results.

Ideal candidates bring extensive plant/operations leadership experience, kaizen event leadership, and strong strategic and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Five or more years in plant/operations leadership in diverse environments.
• Three or more years leading kaizen events in varied settings.
• Strong communication and ability to drive strategic plans.

Responsibilities

• Set short-term strategic direction and operating plans for the area.
• Develop site CI strategy and work with site leadership on objectives.
• Address complex problems linking process, data and execution.
• Drive financial and operational improvements across the site.
• Collaborate with frontline teams and leadership to achieve goals.
• Utilize CI dashboard to communicate impact to leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

3M is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader at the Prairie Du Chien site. You will partner with site leadership to set strategic direction, develop a comprehensive CI plan, and drive projects that link process, data and execution to improve financial and operational results.

Ideal candidates bring extensive plant/operations leadership experience, kaizen event leadership, and strong strategic and analytical skills.