Operations Manager (Manufacturing)

Operations Manager (Manufacturing)

Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems | Melbourne, Victoria, AU

Posted 11 days ago

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Description

Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems – Derrimut VIC


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


Compensation and Benefits:


Participation in an annual variable compensation (bonus) program


Income Protection continuance insurance


Discounts withselect private health insurance


PC software/hardware and a range of vehicles


Annual remuneration reviews


Range of personal and professional benefits


Participation in ESPP


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.


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