Operational Excellence/Lean Production Support Associate role supporting and improving manufacturing processes on 1st shift at Cummins' Fletcher, NC facility. You'll lead and coordinate others while driving safety, quality, and productivity through continuous improvement work. Standout perk: strong emphasis on HSE, compliance, and an injury-free workplace culture.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong safety and HSE focus
- Cross-functional manufacturing project work
We are looking for a talented Operational Excellence Specialist to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Cummins Inc. facility in Fletcher, NC.
Job Summary
Performs highly skilled non production activities independently supporting manufacturing processes in accordance with quality and productivity requirements safely in a manufacturing environment. Acts as a formal resource leading and coordinating others. Quickly and effectively adapts to change in the manufacturing environment.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
• Ensuring Safety: By stopping work and reporting any major injury hazards immediately, you will help maintain a safe work environment.
• Compliance and Reporting: Reporting any work-related injury, illness, incident, or hazard ensures compliance with HSE standards and promotes a culture of safety.
• Environmental Stewardship: Recognizing how your work impacts the environment and working to minimize negative effects will contribute to sustainable practices.
• Quality Improvement: Actively searching for improvement opportunities and implementing workable solutions will enhance overall quality and efficiency.
• Leadership and Coordination: Leading and coordinating team members, especially those with less capability, will foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Developing projects that support continuous improvement activities will drive advancements in quality, safety, processes, and employee development.
• Effective Communication: Communicating effectively with your team and support teams will ensure smooth operations and foster a positive work culture.
• Adaptability and Training: Engaging in HSE training and completing personal development in line with business requirements will keep you adaptable and prepared for any challenges.
Responsibilities
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
• Be Resilient: Bounce back from setbacks and adversity, maintaining a positive attitude and perseverance in difficult situations.
• Collaborate: Build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals.
• Communicate Effectively: Develop and deliver clear, multi-mode communications that cater to the unique needs of different audiences.
• Show Courage: Address difficult issues head-on and say what needs to be said, even when it's challenging.
• Make Quality Decisions: Make timely and well-informed decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Drive Results: Consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances, demonstrating determination and focus.
• Ensure Accountability: Hold yourself and others accountable to meet commitments and deliver on promises.
• Manage Ambiguity: Operate effectively in uncertain situations, finding a way forward even when the path isn't clear.
• Handle Complexity: Make sense of complex and sometimes contradictory information to solve problems effectively.
• Be Organizationally Savvy: Navigate complex policies, processes, and organizational dynamics comfortably.
• Champion Health and Safety: Model proactive health and safety behaviors, contributing to an injury-free workplace.
• Apply Manufacturing Knowledge: Implement changes in processes, equipment, and applications to meet functional needs and drive continuous improvement.
• Value Differences: Recognize and appreciate the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
• High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Experience
• Significant work experience and in-depth knowledge obtained through specialized training and relevant experience.
Qualifications
• Cross Functional Project Collaboration: Experience working with internal and external resources to drive project execution, resolve issues, and ensure successful delivery of manufacturing initiatives.
• Relationship Building: Ability to maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and provide support in continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Process Improvement: Support with improving production processes to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and overall operational performance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications required
• Lean Problem-solving Skills: Knowledge in applying lean methodologies and tools such as A3, DMAIC, 8D, 5Why, and Fishbone to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions preferred
• TPS Implementation Support: Experience in the implementation of the Toyota Production System (TPS) or similar production systems preferred
• Associates degree in a manufacturing field or equivalent experience highly preferred.
• 2 years of continuous improvement or lean manufacturing experience highly preferred.
About Us
Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.