Functional Excellence Manager - Logistics (Pune)

**Job Summary:** Manages improvement for the overall effectiveness of one or more 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. Stays connected within relevent industries to support advancement within the function and position the company for sustainability and growth. **Key Responsibilities:** Coordinates the creation of functional maturity goals in collaboration with business leaders, other functional leaders and end-to-end process owners. Identifies and manages the functional excellence strategy and roadmap to achieve functional maturity goals. Manages performance metrics for the function that contribute to performance goals of one or more internal value chains or end-to-end processes. Coordinates enterprise-level governance of functional processes, systems and data as part of the overall end-to-end framework. Supports appropriate functional talent activities including composition of global position profiles, functional competencies, and functional learning and development needs. Contributes to the development of the functional learning strategy to include experiential learning, networking, professional associations and formal training courses. Utilizes business knowledge and experience to identify growth opportunities for the function to improve outcomes for the customer. Sustains operational knowledge of functionally relevant practices, analytics, governance, and quality, knowing who can help customers Routinely engages with industry experts and peers, conducting research on best practices. Collaborates with end to end process owners and functional excellence peers to prioritize continuous improvement efforts for the function. Delivers improvements that are measurable and significant. Participates in knowledge sharing to develop enterprise subject-matter expertise in one or more functions. **Competencies:** Action oriented
- Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Customer focus
- Building solid customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Drives engagement
- Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. Drives vision and purpose
- Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action. Global perspective
- Taking a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens. Manages ambiguity
- Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. Manages complexity
- Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Optimizes work processes
- Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. 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. Situational adaptability
- Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Strategic mindset
- Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Develops talent
- Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals. Collaborates
- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Values differences
- Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. **Education, Licenses, Certifications:** College, university, or equivalent degree required This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. **Experience:** Significant relevant experience required, including managerial experience. Prefer strong experience leading strategic and change efforts within a function or business unit; and the ability to make and drive connections across relevant work streams. Solid communication and stakeholder management skills, as well as ability to work comfortably amidst ambiguity important for success in this role. Has exposure of Domestic and International transportation Project management /stakeholders management skills Well versed the current digital tools and technologies **Job** Logistics **Organization** Cummins Inc. **Role Category** On-site with Flexibility **Job Type** Exempt
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