3M Technical Manager Prairie du Chien WI 

United States, Wisconsin 

238491227

Technical Manager

The person hired for the position of Technical Manager will provide technical leadership and sound problem-solving methodologies in support of the manufacturing operations at the Prairie du Chien, WI site including improved results in EHS, quality, supply chain performance, cost and human relations. This position requires an individual with strong leadership skills, who is a good decision maker with the ability to collect facts and facilitate good business decisions along with being an inspiring and effective leader. Additionally, this person will need to ensure strong alignment of plant goals, metrics and targets with business/division targets.

As a Technical Manager, 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:

• Drive sustainable improvements in factory performance (safety, quality, cost, etc.) through application of continuous improvement, entitlement thinking, yield improvement and productivity
• Drive key transformational programs regarding automation, robotics, vision and technology advancements
• Drive systemic change in quality performance metrics through appropriate application of PPU and continuous improvement
• Lead a customer focus through prompt complaint resolution and corrective action.
• Help design and implement lean supply chains that deliver improved business results.
• Drive customer focus through prompt compliant resolution and corrective action. Help design and implement lean supply chains that deliver improved business results.

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
• Seven (7) years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Two (2) years of supervisory or management experience in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline from an accredited institution
• Ten (10) years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Five (5) years of supervisory or management experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Demonstrated strong leadership ability, history of leading high-performance teams and managing or influencing others
• Expertise with the most current theories and practices in plant engineering controls and technology as well as overall operations optimization
• Experience with new product introductions, plant expansions, equipment start-up and qualifications and process/OEE optimization
• Knowledge in Lean SixSigma/Lean/ContinuousImprovement manufacturing methodologies

Work location:

• Prairie du Chien, WI

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.

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