Data Analyst

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

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.

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)

• 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.

Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.

Please click on the following links and select the country where you are applying for employment to review the applicable Terms of Use (link here) and Privacy Policy (link here). Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.