PC&L Continuous Improvement Coordinator - Columbus, United States - Cummins

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    We are looking for a talented PC&L Continuous Improvement Coordinator to join our team specializing in Logistics for our Components Business Segment in Columbus, IN
    In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
    Provides Operations Excellence support for all plants/sites.

    Guides and coaches to support progression towards a World Class Operation under the guiding principles of the Cummins Operating System (COS), global warehousing standards and the Operations Excellence Key Processes described in the Operations Excellence Guidelines.

    Contributes to improvement for the overall effectiveness of one or more operational functions.
    Consults and supports processes, capabilities, systems and data for the function aligned to end-to-end value stream performance goals.

    Partners to drive improvement activities within the function to deliver performance objectives of impacted value streams and improve outcomes for customers.

    Contributes by applying the knowledge of Operations Excellence principles and practices as they are applied to Cummins.

    Assists the work by utilizing continuous improvement tools, following the Cummins Operations Excellence Standards, and contributes to the development of logistics standards and working methods.

    Assists with the Corporate Operations Excellence Strategy and roadmap to achieve plant maturity goals.

    Works alongside business leaders, other functional leaders to proactively identify real issues and opportunities, develop prioritized improvement initiatives and coach them through to successful implementation.

    Contributes by utilizing business knowledge and experience to identify growth opportunities for the functions internal to plant to improve outcomes for the customer.

    Works alongside end to end process owners and operations excellence peers to prioritize continuous improvement efforts for the plant.
    Assists with projects in a cross-functional environment.
    Collaborates on and/or solves basic to moderate logistics issues and provides solutions across the Cummins network.
    Assists with delivery of improvements that are measurable and significant.
    Learns and participates in knowledge sharing to develop plant subject-matter expertise in one or more functions.
    Qualifications
    To be successful in this role you will need the following:
    Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
    Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

    Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

    Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

    Optimizes work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

    Plans and aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

    Drives engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

    Situational adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

    Problem Solving - Solves problems and may mentor others on effective problem solving by using a systematic analysis process by leveraging industry standard methodologies to create problem traceability and protect the customer; determines the assignable cause; implements robust, data-based solutions; identifies the systemic root causes and ensures actions to prevent problem reoccurrence are implemented.

    Continuous Process Improvement - Recognizes areas in which a process can be improved by properly implementing process improvement and waste reduction methodologies to reduce process cost and improve quality in current manufacturing processes.

    Education, Licenses, Certifications
    College, university or equivalent degree, or equivalent practical experience required.
    This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
    Experience
    Minimal to intermediate level of relevant work experience, including warehousing experience. Team or project leadership experience, beneficial.
    Knowledge on Logistics projects (planning & execution)

    Additional Information:
    Shopfloor experience to identify improvements & lead implementation.
    ORACLE knowledge is a plus
    Ability to work within logistics areas (material planning, scheduling, warehouse)
    Serves as a resource on projects and work assignments
    Basic knowledge of effective project management and general business understanding
    Provides input into the design and development of project plans and timelines
    Assists with budget planning and tracking
    Cummins and E-verify
    At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace.

    Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

    Cummins validates right to work using E-Verify.

    Cummins will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

    Job


    LOGISTICS
    Primary Location

    United States-Indiana-Columbus-US, IN, Columbus, CES South Building
    Job Type

    Experienced - Exempt / Office
    Recruitment Job Type

    Exempt - Experienced


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