Production Cell Lead* ∞ - Full-time / Part-time

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Job Description:

3M is seeking a Production Cell Lead for the Advanced Materials Division Business located in Salem, NH. At 3M, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter. Here, you go.

Job Summary:

The Lead Production/Cell Operator is responsible for overseeing the daily activities within the manufacturing area as directed by the Production Supervisor, following all documented procedures for product manufacturing and assembly, equipment operation and safety requirements as documented in the company's quality system and 3M Employee Guidelines, facilitate Tier 1 meeting as required.

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Observe all 3M Safety rules and regulations
• Observe all 3M Employee Guidelines
• Provide cell leadership with working knowledge to ensure that 3M-Ceradyne policies and procedures are being followed and completed
• Serves as the production SME (subject matter expert) for problem solving and troubleshooting, with the guidance of the Production supervisor, and Engineering staff
• Follow Leader Standard work outline for all daily activities
• Maintain Tier 1 meeting and board
• Ensure shift to shift pass-down information is transferred effectively during cell shift change
• Provided guidance for their work cell in the absence of the production supervisor and/or manager
• Cooperatively works with the guidance of Production, Engineering, Facilities or Quality manager
• Assists the supervisor or manager with a variety of administrative, training, communication and operations tasks for their work cell
• Perform plant shut down and start up as required
• Proactively training in Lean manufacturing, problem solving and or additional work center by using Online and "OTJ" training methods. (ie: Gemba Academy, SAP training center, OMS certification)
• Able to perform duties outside of established procedures with minimum supervision
• Complete and certify training of Level I, II and III operators
• Exhibit a positive and proactive attitude and adopt 3M leadership Behaviors

This position will require:

• Working overtime
• Working on holidays as needed
• Short notice shift coverage
• Working Shift B Weekends (6am to 6pm)
• Working Shift C Weekdays (6pm to 6am)
• Working Shift D Weekends (6am to 6pm)
• Frequent physical demands including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Basic Qualifications:

• Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher
• Minimum two (2) years experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) years experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong communication skills
• Mathematical skills
• Experience with Microsoft Programs (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook)

Location: Salem, NH

Relocation: Is not authorized

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career.

Qualified applicants will be required to take and pass 3M employment testing as a part of the selection process.

3M is an equal opportunity employer. 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status.)

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.

To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within 3M that may present access to export controlled technical data, 3M must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at 3M Company's sole election.

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