Data Analyst

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3M is seeking a Data Analyst to support data-driven decision-making across manufacturing operations located in Brockville, ON.

• Successful security clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration program is a mandatory pre-requirement for this position at this location. Please note the following are some (but not all) of the listed requirements for Controlled Goods Clearance:
• Must be a Canadian citizen normally residing in Canada, or must be a Permanent Resident normally residing in Canada
• Must have valid and current identification (i.e.: driver’s license, passport, birth certificate)
• Must be able to provide a residential address and employment history of the past 5 years
• If applicable, living outside of Canada during the past five years will require an international criminal name check

• Gather, clean, validate, and analyze manufacturing and operational data from multiple systems.
• Develop recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and visualizations to support plant and operational leadership.
• Monitor key performance indicators such as output, cycle time, yield, scrap, downtime, asset performance.
• Identify trends, process bottlenecks, and performance improvement opportunities using statistical and analytical methods.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to understand business needs and define reporting requirements.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts by providing data insights and performance tracking.
• Maintain data integrity and consistency across reporting systems and databases.
• Document data definitions, reporting logic, and business rules to support standardized analytics.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and business-focused manner.
• Develop and maintain Power BI Reports, Power Apps, Power Automate Flows and SQL Databases.

• High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start)

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science or Business Analytics (completed and verified prior to start)
• Two (2) years of experience in data analysis in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain environments.
• Strong skills in Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools such as Power BI and Grafana.
• Experience analyzing operational or production data and building dashboards and performance reports.
• Knowledge of manufacturing KPIs and production performance metrics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in a manufacturing, plant, industrial, or continuous improvement environment.
• Familiarity with ERP, MES, historian, or other manufacturing data systems.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis methods and process improvement tools.
• Experience with Python, R, or other analytics/programming tools.
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or operational excellence methodologies.

Location:

Brockville ON, Canada

Travel:
May include up to 5% domestic/international

Relocation:
Not offered

3M Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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