Data Analyst

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Job Description:

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

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Data Analyst, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• 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.

Your skills and expertise

To set you up for success in this role from Day 1, 3M requires (at minimum) the following qualifications

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

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

• 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.

We work to reflect the diversity of our global customers, suppliers and channel partners, and build on each individual employee’s abilities.

At 3M, we know that inclusion is the key to unlocking the power of our diversity. An inclusive culture is one that supports and appreciates differences, and provides fair and equal opportunities for everyone. It’s a place where people realize they are respected for their whole and unique selves, and that they belong. Inclusion leads to engagement, which in turn fosters the collaboration, creativity and innovation that drive long-term growth – for 3M as well as for our people and our teams.

Applicable to Canada Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $73,450 - $96,955, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position.

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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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