Manufacturing Technology Specialist

3M•Little Rock, AR

11d•$124,127 - $151,710•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technology Specialist supports manufacturing process and equipment performance at 3M’s Little Rock, Arkansas site. The role identifies deficiencies, evaluates their impact, prioritizes improvements, and drives solutions through execution. It provides plant personnel with guidance on 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 recommend and drive actions, leads projects that improve plant performance and yield, and works across multiple sites and functions. The role also leads operational excellence through responsible management of environment, health, safety, quality, manufacturing, cost, and employee relations. The position follows an on-site work model and may include up to 15% domestic travel. Relocation may be authorized.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher, completed and verified before starting, and five years of experience in engineering or a 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 employment visa sponsorship.
Provide education and work history in the application, either by uploading a resume or entering the information in the application fields.

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 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, develop solutions, set priorities, and implement a path to execution.
Provide plant-level personnel with guidance and leadership on best practices for process and equipment operation and preventative maintenance.
Support work-order planning and capital-project justifications.
Determine equipment-improvement priorities and the appropriate resolution, including repair or replacement.
Use data-based tools and methodologies to support recommendations and drive appropriate actions.
Use technical expertise and project leadership to improve process performance and equipment uptime.
Lead operational excellence at the Little Rock site across environment, health, safety, quality, manufacturing, cost, and employee relations.
Lead and support projects with significant 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.