DESCRIPTION
RESPONSIBILITIES
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
QUALIFICATIONS
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