Operations Excellence Program Manager

Job Description

We are looking for a talented Operations Excellence Programme Manager to join our team, specialising in Manufacturing at Cummins in Sweden, Lindesberg.

Applicants must be fluent in both written and spoken Swedish.

This is an onsite role to ensure close collaboration with and support for the various departments, as well as to gather and respond to their operational needs.

Working hours are 07:30 to 16:24, Monday to Thursday, and 07:30 to 14:54 on Fridays. The role requires working on-site at the office in Lindenberg.

In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead the Operations Excellence strategy for the site, driving continuous improvement initiatives and supporting progression towards World Class Manufacturing through the Cummins Operating System (COS).
• Develop and execute Operations Excellence roadmaps that improve functional maturity, operational performance and long-term business results.
• Partner with business leaders, functional teams and value stream owners to identify improvement opportunities and deliver measurable performance improvements.
• Manage performance metrics and governance processes that support operational excellence goals and enhance customer outcomes across the manufacturing value chain.
• Coach and mentor leaders and manufacturing personnel on continuous improvement methodologies, problem-solving techniques and operational excellence principles.
• Lead cross-functional projects and improvement programmes, influencing stakeholders across matrixed teams to achieve sustainable business outcomes.
• Drive standardisation of manufacturing processes, sharing best practices and supporting the adoption of consistent operating procedures across the organisation.
• Champion a culture of continuous and step-change improvement, leveraging industry best practices, data analytics and operational insights to improve quality, efficiency and productivity.

Responsibilities

To be successful in this role, you'll need the following:

• Strong experience leading Operations Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing or Manufacturing Excellence programmes within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams, manage ambiguity and deliver results through collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent coaching and leadership skills, with the ability to develop talent, drive engagement and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with experience using performance metrics, process improvement methodologies and operational excellence tools to deliver measurable business results.

Qualifications

Education / Experience:

• College, university or equivalent degree, or significant relevant practical experience, is required.
• Extensive experience in manufacturing, operations excellence, continuous improvement or a related operational leadership discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale improvement initiatives and driving measurable operational performance improvements.
• Fluency in Swedish is essential for this position.

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.