On-Site Manufacturing Tech Lead — Process Excellence

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

Job summary

3M Company is seeking a Manufacturing Technology Specialist to identify and drive improvements in our Little Rock, AR manufacturing operations. You will lead data-driven improvements in processes and equipment uptime, collaborating with global teams to deliver substantial yield gains.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher and at least five years in engineering or heavy industrial operations, with experience in project leadership and Lean Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required; five years in engineering/manufacturing technical field and five years in heavy industrial operations.
• High School Diploma or GED plus ten years of industrial experience in mining/private sectors also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate manufacturing process and equipment deficiencies, drive solutions and implement a path to execution.
• Provide guidance and leadership to plant personnel in best practices for process and equipment operation and preventative maintenance.
• Support work order planning and capital project justifications.
• Determine equipment improvement priority levels and path for resolving including repair or replacement.
• Use data-based tools and methodologies to support recommendations and drive actions.
• Lead operational excellence at the Little Rock site through safety, quality, and cost management.
• Lead and support high-impact projects that improve plant performance and yield.
• Collaborate effectively across multiple sites.

Skills

Engineering field

Heavy industrial operations

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Facilitation/teaching

Multisite coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or related field

High School Diploma or GED with 10 years industrial experience

Job description

3M Company is seeking a Manufacturing Technology Specialist to identify and drive improvements in our Little Rock, AR manufacturing operations. You will lead data-driven improvements in processes and equipment uptime, collaborating with global teams to deliver substantial yield gains.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher and at least five years in engineering or heavy industrial operations, with experience in project leadership and Lean Six Sigma.