Manufacturing Technology Specialist

3M•Little Rock, AR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technology Specialist drives improvements in manufacturing process performance and equipment uptime at 3M’s Little Rock, Arkansas site. The role identifies manufacturing process and equipment deficiencies, evaluates their impact and priority, develops solutions, and drives implementation. It provides plant personnel with guidance on best practices for process and equipment operation and preventative maintenance, and supports work-order planning and capital project justifications. The specialist uses data-based tools and methodologies to support recommendations and determine whether equipment should be repaired or replaced. The position leads operational excellence through effective management of environmental health and safety, quality, manufacturing, cost, and employee relations. It leads and supports projects with significant impact on plant performance and yield and requires effective collaboration across multiple sites. The role follows an on-site working model in Little Rock, Arkansas, with domestic travel of up to 15%. Relocation may be authorized.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher, completed and verified before starting, and five years of experience in an engineering or manufacturing technical field in a private, public, government, or military environment, plus five years of experience in heavy industrial operations including equipment maintenance; OR
High school diploma or GED, completed and verified before starting, and ten years of industrial experience in a mining location in a private, public, government, or military environment.
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in mineral processing, manufacturing processes, and maintenance of heavy equipment.
Experience with mining operations and related crushing and screening equipment.
Experience engaging with production and maintenance organizations.
Self-directed, high-energy, passionate approach to work.
Demonstrated project management experience.
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 or Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
Experience in operational excellence, lean implementation, and financial accounting.
Experience in mining or heavy industrial applications.

Responsibilities

Identify and evaluate manufacturing process and equipment deficiencies, drive solutions, determine priorities, and implement a path to execution.
Guide and lead plant personnel in best practices for process and equipment operation and preventative maintenance.
Support work-order planning and capital project justifications.
Determine equipment-improvement priorities and the best resolution path, including repair or replacement.
Use data-based tools and methodologies to support recommendations and drive appropriate actions.
Use expertise and project leadership skills to improve process performance and equipment uptime.
Lead operational excellence at the Little Rock site across environmental health and safety, quality, manufacturing, cost, and employee relations.
Lead and support projects with high impact on plant performance and yield.
Work effectively across multiple sites.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong environmental health and safety culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.