Manufacturing Technology Specialist

3M; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

3M's Manufacturing Technology Specialist role is based at Little Rock, AR, requiring five years in heavy industrial operations and Lean Six Sigma expertise. You will lead process improvements, coordinate cross-functional teams, and guide maintenance and capital projects to boost uptime and performance.

The role emphasizes on-site collaboration, data-driven decision making, and the ability to travel up to 15% domestically, with relocation possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and 5+ years in engineering or manufacturing environment.
• High School Diploma and 10+ years industrial experience in mining location.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize manufacturing process and equipment deficiencies and drive solutions.
• Lead plant personnel in best practices for process and equipment operation and maintenance.
• Support work order planning and capital project justifications.
• Lead operational excellence and improve plant performance and uptime.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

Manufacturing Technology Specialist

Job Description: Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Across the World. Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it is equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

• Identifying and evaluating manufacturing process and equipment deficiencies, drive solutions and determine priority and implement a path to execution.
• Providing guidance, leadership to plant level personnel in best practices for process and equipment operation as well as preventative maintenance.
• Providing support towards work order planning and capital project justifications.
• Determine equipment improvement priority levels and best path for resolving including repair or replacement.
• Using data-based tools and methodologies to support their recommendations and be expected to drive appropriate actions.
• This position has responsibilities to utilize their expertise and project leadership skills to drive substantial improvements in process performance and equipment uptime.
• Leading operational excellence at our Little Rock, AR site through conscientious management and decisive actions in environment, health, safety, quality, manufacturing, cost, and employee relations.
• Leads and supports projects that have high impact on plant performance and yield.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple sites.

Your Skills and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) AND Five (5) years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Engineering or manufacturing technical field in a private, public, government, or military environment AND Five (5) years’ experience in heavy industrial operations including equipment maintenance.
• High School Diploma or GED (completed and verified prior to start) AND ten (10) years in industrial experience in a mining location in a private, public, government, or military environment.
• 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 that leads 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.
• Ability to understand and apply analytical and statistical tools.
• 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.

Work location

Work Location: This role follows the on-site working model at Little Rock, AR. Travel: May include up to 15% domestic. Relocation: May be authorized. Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Pay & Benefits Overview

The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.).

Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

Equal Opportunity

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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.