Operations Excellence Specialist - Senior

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Operations Excellence Specialist - Senior to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Oshkosh, WI location.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Action Oriented: You will proactively tackle challenges and seize new opportunities with urgency, energy, and enthusiasm, driving momentum across projects and initiatives.
• Collaborates: You will build strong partnerships and foster cross-functional collaboration to achieve shared goals and enhance team performance.
• Customer Focus: You will strengthen relationships by delivering tailored, customer-centric solutions that address specific needs and improve satisfaction.
• Drives Engagement: You will cultivate a motivating environment where individuals feel empowered to contribute their best toward organizational success.
• Manages Ambiguity: You will navigate uncertainty with confidence, making informed decisions even when the path forward is unclear.
• Optimizes Work Processes: You will identify and implement the most efficient processes, continuously improving workflows to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Continuous Process Improvement: You will apply proven methodologies to refine manufacturing processes, reduce costs, and elevate product quality.
• Values Differences: You will embrace diverse perspectives and cultures, fostering an inclusive environment that drives innovation and better decision-making.

• Operations Excellence Expertise: Apply deep knowledge of Operations Excellence principles and practices to lead improvements, develop manufacturing standards, and drive alignment with Cummins' strategic roadmap.
• Continuous Improvement Leadership: Utilize Lean tools and methodologies to identify opportunities, lead step-change improvements, and deliver measurable results across plant functions and processes.
• Strategic Planning and Execution: Coordinate with business leaders and process owners to define plant maturity goals and execute the Corporate Operations Excellence Strategy to achieve them.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Coaching: Influence and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, providing coaching and guidance to help them identify issues, prioritize initiatives, and implement solutions effectively.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead and support projects in a cross-functional environment, ensuring alignment across departments and driving performance in end-to-end value streams.
• Technical Problem Solving: Provide solutions to complex manufacturing challenges by leveraging your experience, Lean background, and Six Sigma certification (Green Belt/Black Belt).
• Knowledge Sharing and Capability Building: Champion knowledge transfer and develop subject-matter expertise within the plant by mentoring others and supporting small sites new to Operations Excellence.
• Adaptability and Union Awareness: Operate effectively in diverse environments, including unionized settings, and adapt your approach to meet the unique needs of each plant or site.

• Lean Background
• Union experiences beneficial
• Green Belt / Black Belt Certified
• Material Flow Expert