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Continuous Improvement Manager

Description

We are looking for a talented Continuous Improvement Manager to join our team specializing in Logistics for our Components Business Segment in Florence, KY.

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

• Manages 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.

• Stays connected within relevant industries to support advancement within the function and position the company for sustainability and growth.

• Coordinates the creation of functional maturity goals in collaboration with business leaders, other functional leaders and end-to-end process owners.

• Identifies and manages the functional excellence strategy and roadmap to achieve functional maturity goals.

• Manages performance metrics for the function that contribute to performance goals of one or more internal value chains or end-to-end processes.

• Coordinates enterprise-level governance of functional processes, systems and data as part of the overall end-to-end framework.

• Supports appropriate functional talent activities including composition of global position profiles, functional competencies, and functional learning and development needs.

• Contributes to the development of the functional learning strategy to include experiential learning, networking, professional associations and formal training courses.

• Utilizes business knowledge and experience to identify growth opportunities for the function to improve outcomes for the customer.

• Sustains operational knowledge of functionally relevant practices, analytics, governance, and quality, knowing who can help customers

• Routinely engages with industry experts and peers, conducting research on best practices.

• Collaborates with end to end process owners and functional excellence peers to prioritize continuous improvement efforts for the function.

• Delivers improvements that are measurable and significant.

• Participates in knowledge sharing to develop enterprise subject-matter expertise in one or more functions.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

• Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

• Drives engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

• Drives vision and purpose - Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.

• Global perspective - Taking a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens.

• Manages ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.

• Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

• Optimizes work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Continuous Process Improvement - Recognizes areas in which a process can be improved by properly implementing process improvement and waste reduction methodologies to reduce process cost and improve quality in current manufacturing processes.

• Situational adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

• Strategic mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.

• Develops talent - Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.

• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

• College, university, or equivalent degree required

• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience

• Significant relevant experience required, including managerial experience.

• Prefer strong experience leading strategic and change efforts within a function or business unit; and the ability to make and drive connections across relevant work streams.

• Solid communication and stakeholder management skills, as well as ability to work comfortably amidst ambiguity important for success in this role.

• The Continuous Improvement Manager is a key position helping to foster a culture of sustainable change through the creation and embedding of LEAN methodology, and the supporting framework, to deliver business transformation.

• The Lean Business Process Improvement Manager will work closely with managers and their teams on continuous improvement of business processes,A3 thinking and Managing for Daily Improvements (MDI's) with the use of Lean process improvement tools and methodologies.

• Will plan, implement and facilitate the work activity of the unit to accomplish goals and objectives, facilitate team decisions, resolve team conflict and assist in the development of implementation action plans, including follow-up.

• Relevant Manufacturing/Engineering/Operations degree is preferred.

• Membership of an industry related professional body would be advantageous.

• Master Black Belt in Six Sigma or equivalent qualification preferred.

• Background in manufacturing/distribution or engineering environments.

• Background in people management and project management.

• Qualified Trainer is advantageous.

Example roles this job description may cover:

• Continuous Improvement Manager

• Lean Manufacturing Manager

• Business Improvement Manager

THIS IS A FULLY ONSITE POSITION BASED IN FLORENCE, KY

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary rate commensurate with experience, range: $100,000-$150,000. Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Cash Balance Pension Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Domestic Partners Coverage, and a full complement of personal and professional benefits.

Cummins and E-verify

• At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates right to work using E-Verify. Cummins will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Job LOGISTICS

Primary Location United States-Kentucky-Florence-US, KY, Florence, Dixie Hwy Mfg

Job Type Experienced - Exempt / Office

Recruitment Job Type Exempt - Experienced

Job Posting Apr 25, 2024, 12:20:34 PM

Unposting Date May 10, 2024, 12:59:00 AM

Organization Cummins Meritor

Role Category Remote - The location of this role is flexible to certain locations

Relocation Package Ineligible

Req ID: 240001K3