Lean Manufacturing & Distribution Operations Leader

Cummins Asia Pacific; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

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 provide leadership to the manufacturing and distribution teams, drive safety, quality and cost performance, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver the business plan.

You will oversee maintenance, drive best practices, and develop staff while fostering Cummins’ leadership culture across sites.

Qualifications

• University or college degree is required.
• Significant level of relevant work experience in a similar industry would be preferred.
• 5+ years of experience managing site operations including managerial, leadership, and budgetary experience is required.
• Experience in lean manufacturing and/or Cummins Operational Excellence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations across the Sunshine Truck Axle Assembly Plant and the Derrimut Aftermarket Distribution Centre.
• Provide leadership to the axle manufacturing plant and national distribution warehouse operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards and create a safe work environment.
• Apply best practices to optimize welding, assembly, painting, pick and pack, and warehouse materials management.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery and cost; monitor measures and motivate teams.
• Communicate with customers, operations staff and support functions.
• Leverage Cummins global expertise to achieve business plan objectives.
• Lead annual operating plan, forecasts and performance targets for manufacturing operations.
• Coach and develop staff with goals in training, performance and career planning.
• Oversee maintenance and facilities management.
• Foster a strong operations leadership culture aligned with Cummins values.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Operations management

Budgeting

Unionized environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

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 provide leadership to the manufacturing and distribution teams, drive safety, quality and cost performance, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver the business plan.

You will oversee maintenance, drive best practices, and develop staff while fostering Cummins’ leadership culture across sites.