Operations Manager (Manufacturing)

Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Income protection insurance

Private health insurance discounts

PC software/hardware and a range of ve

Annual remuneration reviews

ESP P

Job summary

Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems – Derrimut VIC is seeking an Operations Manager to lead Sunshine Truck Axle Assembly Plant and the Derrimut Aftermarket Distribution Centre.

You will provide leadership for manufacturing and distribution teams, drive safety, quality, delivery and cost performance, and partner with stakeholders to deliver the annual operating plan.

Qualifications

• University or college degree required.
• Significant experience managing site operations across plants and distribution.
• Experience in lean manufacturing and operational excellence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations across truck axle assembly plant and distribution centre.
• Provide leadership to manufacturing and warehouse teams.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental standards are met.
• Improve work methods and processes including welding, assembly and packing.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery and cost performance.
• Communicate with customers, staff and support functions.
• Lead annual operating plan, forecasts and performance targets.
• Coach and develop staff, set goals and conduct development plans.
• Oversee maintenance and facilities management.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Lean manufacturing

Education

University degree

Job 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.