Continuous Improvement Leader
Job Description
Job Description:*Continuous Improvement Leader*
Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World
Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity 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
As a Continuous Improvement Leader, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:* Working with the plant leadership team to understand the key objectives impacting the plant and then identifying projects and activities to deliver the requested results.
* Executing projects and leading teams that deliver significant cost and cash benefits using lean, six sigma, and other problem-solving tools.
* Determining root cause of significant issues, implementing corrective actions, and tracking the actions to completion.
* Developing continuous improvement skills across all levels of the organization by creating a development plan for technical and operational teams.
* Communicating results to leadership.
* Collaborating with Global CI team and CI leaders across other sites to learn and share best practices.
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:* Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
* Three (3) years of experience in plant and/or operations leadership in a private, public, government or military environment
* Three (3) years of experience in developing and leading kaizen events in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:* Advanced data analysis and Microsoft Excel skills
* Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt experience or certification
* Knowledge of Minitab or a statistical analysis software package.
* Power BI experience.
* Coaching and teaching skills.
* Lean Manufacturing experience.
* Demonstrated results using continuous improvement methodologies.
Work location:* On site
* Clinton, TN
Travel: May include up to 10% domestic travel
Relocation Assistance: 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.
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $119,076 – $145,537, 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/.
Good Faith Posting Date Range 12/17/2024 To 01/16/2025 Or until filled
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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/
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