Cummins-Meritor Australia is seeking an
Operations Manager to lead both the
Sunshine Truck Axle Assembly Plant and the Derrimut Aftermarket Distribution Centre.You will make an impact in the following ways:- For Cummins-Meritor Australia this role will be responsible for operations across both the truck axle assembly plant and aftermarket parts distribution centre located in Sunshine and Derrimut respectively
- Provides leadership to both the axle manufacturing plant and the national distribution warehouse operations teams
- Manages compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards and compliance across both businesses and especially ensure a safe and positive work environment for all employees
- Seeking out and applying best practices to optimises work methods and processes including welding, assembly, painting, pick and pack, and warehouse materials management.
- Provide improvement focus in operations driving results, creating and monitoring measures, providing motivation, and setting expectations in safety, quality, delivery and cost.
- Communicate with relevant stakeholders including customers, operations staff and support functions
- Proactive to access Cummins global expertise and resources to achieve business plan objectives
- Leads annual operating plan, forecasts, and other measurements for manufacturing operations, cascades relevant performance targets to all relevant leads and drives for accountable performance
- Manage, coach and develop staff; work with employees to set goals in training and development, performance, and career planning
- Oversees operations maintenance and facilities management
- Develops a strong operations leadership culture and respectful environment in line with Cummins leadership behaviours and values
To be successful in this role you will need the following:- University or a College degree is required
- Significant level of relevant work experience in a similar industry would be preferred
- 5 plus years of experience managing site operations including managerial, leadership, and budgetary experience is required.
- Experience in lean manufacturing and/or Cummins Operational Excellence preferred
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, colour, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.Our culture believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL. We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today's most innovative thinkers to solve the world's toughest problems. We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That's what #LifeAtCummins is all about
Strong experience in manufacturing from a relevant manufacturing industry
Experience of managing unionized manufacturing environment
Job Manufacturing
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
ReqID 2439612
Relocation Package No
100% On-Site No
