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    Operations Excellence Specialist - Senior

    Cummins India Limited · Not specified · onsite · Posted today

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    About this role

    Job Summary

    Provides Operations Excellence support for plant operations by driving continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the Cummins Operating System (COS). Supports manufacturing and supply chain operations through process optimization, people capability development, managed expense initiatives, and business continuity planning. Partners with cross-functional teams to improve operational effectiveness, plant maturity, and overall customer outcomes.

    Key ResponsibilitiesOperations Excellence & Continuous Improvement

    • Drive Operations Excellence initiatives aligned with Cummins Operating System (COS) principles and standards.
    • Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance manufacturing efficiency, quality, and operational performance.
    • Identify improvement opportunities and implement process optimization and waste reduction methodologies.
    • Support plant maturity goals and execute Operations Excellence roadmap initiatives.

    Plant Operations Support

    • Drive managed expense initiatives across plant operations.
    • Coordinate business continuity activities and operational support for the plant.
    • Work closely with manufacturing and supply chain teams to improve end-to-end operational performance.
    • Lead and coach teams on manufacturing standards, working methods, and operational best practices.

    People & Culture Development

    • Develop and promote a team-based work culture on the shop floor.
    • Lead employee engagement, reward & recognition, and capability development initiatives.
    • Coach and mentor employees and leaders on continuous improvement practices and problem-solving methodologies.
    • Support knowledge sharing and development of plant subject matter expertise.

    Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration

    • Collaborate with business leaders, functional teams, and process owners to achieve plant objectives.
    • Lead communications and influence stakeholders to support improvement initiatives.
    • Manage cross-functional projects and support implementation of operational excellence strategies.

    Health, Safety & Compliance

    • Promote compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures.
    • Support a safe and inclusive working environment while driving operational improvements.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree, university degree, or equivalent practical experience required.

    Skills & Competencies

    • Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and supply chain processes.
    • Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and operational excellence practices.
    • Ability to coach and guide employees on process improvement initiatives.
    • Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills.
    • Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
    • Ability to manage ambiguity, complexity, and cross-functional coordination.
    • Strong focus on customer outcomes, engagement, and operational efficiency.
    • Demonstrates adaptability, initiative, and a results-driven mindset.
    • Experience in developing team-based work culture and employee capability programs is preferred.

    Experience

    • Intermediate level of relevant work experience required.
    • Experience in manufacturing or plant operations environment preferred.
    • Prior team leadership and continuous improvement experience preferred.

    Additional Information

    • This role may require compliance with export control or sanctions regulations.
    • Diversity candidates are encouraged to apply.

    Job Manufacturing

    Organization Cummins Inc.

    Role Category On-site with Flexibility

    Job Type Exempt - Experienced

    ReqID 2429449

    Relocation Package Yes

    100% On-Site Yes

    Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.

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    Skills

    Manufacturing OperationsleadershipContinuous improvement methodologiessupply chain processesOperational Excellence PracticesTeamworkStakeholder Management

    About Cummins

    Cummins India Limited logo

    Cummins India Limited

    Industrial Machinery

    3.1k+

    employees

    1919

    107 years old

    Pune, Maharashtra

    India

    ₹7.7L PA avg

    Avg at Cummins

    About

    Cummins Inc., a global power solutions leader, comprises five business segments – Components, Engine, Distribution, Power Systems and Accelera by Cummins – supported by our global manufacturing and extensive service and support network, skilled workforce and vast technological expertise.Cummins is committed to its Destination Zero strategy, which is grounded in the company’s commitment to sustainability and helping its customers successfully navigate the energy transition with its broad portfolio of products. The products range from advanced diesel, natural gas, electric and hybrid powertrains and powertrain-related components including filtration, aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, valvetrain technologies, controls systems, air handling systems, automated transmissions, axles, drivelines, brakes, suspension systems, electric power generation systems, batteries, electrified power systems, hydrogen production technologies and fuel cell products.Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.), since its founding in 1919, Cummins employs approximately 75,500 people committed to powering a more prosperous world through three global corporate responsibility priorities critical to healthy communities: education, environment and equality of opportunity.Cummins serves its customers online, through a network of company-owned and independent distributor locations, and through thousands of dealer locations worldwide and earned about $735 million on sales of $34.1 billion in 2023. 

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