Description
Job Summary:
Provides Operations Excellence support for small plants/sites current to Operations Excellence or reporting to COS Program Manager - Senior. Guides and coaches to support progression towards a World Class Manufacturing organization under the guiding principles of the Cummins Operating System (COS) and the Operations Excellence Key Processes described in the Operations Excellence Guidelines. Leads improvement for the overall effectiveness of one or more functions. Consults and supports processes, capabilities, systems and data for the function aligned to end-to-end value stream performance goals. Partners to drive improvement activities within the function to deliver performance objectives of impacted value streams and improve outcomes for customers.
Key Responsibilities:
Leads by applying the knowledge of Operations Excellence principles and practices as they are applied to Cummins. Impacts the work by utilizing continuous improvement tools, following the Cummins Operations Excellence standards,
and leading the development of manufacturing standards and working methods. Leads the communications with and influences key stakeholders, business leaders, and functional members. Maintains relationships and coaches key stakeholders. Coordinates the creation of plant maturity goals in collaboration with business leaders, other functional leaders and end-to-end process owners. Executes the Corporate Operations Excellence Strategy and roadmap to achieve plant maturity goals. Coaches business leaders, other functional leaders to proactively identify real issues and opportunities, develop prioritized improvement initiatives and coach them through to successful implementation. Contributes by utilizing business knowledge and experience to identify growth opportunities for the functions internal to plant to improve outcomes for the customer. Works alongside end to end process owners and operations excellence peers to prioritize continuous improvement efforts