What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Site Manager position at Cummins Inc.?
Description
We are looking for a talented Logistics Site Manager to join our team in Logistics in Bolingbrook, IL.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
Deliver Operational Excellence
Achieve or exceed Key Performance Indicators and Service Level Agreements, ensuring reliable and efficient parts distribution for all supported business units.
Lead Strategic Execution
Collaborate with global materials, transportation, logistics, and data integration teams to develop and implement strategies that optimize supply chain performance.
Champion Safety and Compliance
Foster a culture of health, safety, environmental stewardship, ethical behavior, and financial compliance across the facility.
Drive Continuous Improvement
Implement Lean and Six Sigma initiatives aligned with Cummins Operating System to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality.
Manage Financial Performance
Prepare and oversee annual operating plans, including expense control, resource allocation, and capital investments for PPE and IT infrastructure.
Develop Talent and Capability
Mentor and coach employees, set development goals, and build supply chain capability through training, career planning, and performance management.
Ensure Customer Satisfaction
Guarantee product availability and service excellence for distributors, aftermarket customers, and internal stakeholders by maintaining dependable supply chains.
Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration
Direct and coordinate key business support activities—such as quality, HR, IT, and finance—to ensure seamless operations and alignment with enterprise initiatives.
Responsibilities
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Additional Responsibilities:
Significant experience required in leadership, strategic planning and execution, financial and operational acumen
Establish and maintain a successful relationship with the on-site 3PL responsible for warehouse operations, facilities management and HSE compliance
Support the 3PL to achieve all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and quality standards
Support a positive HSE culture with 3PL’s conformance to protocol, legal compliance to local, state regulations/requirements and the Cummins Planet 2050 environmental goals
Partner to improve performance by removing barriers, driving awareness and accountability for standardized processes, effective performance and leadership engagement
Collaborate with the Parts Distribution Centers, stakeholders and downstream customers on improvement opportunities
Lead the Cummins team in talent development and establishing the right environment for employees and the community
Job Logistics
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
Min Salary $
Max Salary $
ReqID 2422457
Relocation Package Yes
100% On-Site No
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 the right to work using E-Verify and 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. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.
We are looking for a talented Logistics Site Manager to join our team in Logistics in Bolingbrook, IL.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
Deliver Operational Excellence
Achieve or exceed Key Performance Indicators and Service Level Agreements, ensuring reliable and efficient parts distribution for all supported business units.
Lead Strategic Execution
Collaborate with global materials, transportation, logistics, and data integration teams to develop and implement strategies that optimize supply chain performance.
Champion Safety and Compliance
Foster a culture of health, safety, environmental stewardship, ethical behavior, and financial compliance across the facility.
Drive Continuous Improvement
Implement Lean and Six Sigma initiatives aligned with Cummins Operating System to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality.
Manage Financial Performance
Prepare and oversee annual operating plans, including expense control, resource allocation, and capital investments for PPE and IT infrastructure.
Develop Talent and Capability
Mentor and coach employees, set development goals, and build supply chain capability through training, career planning, and performance management.
Ensure Customer Satisfaction
Guarantee product availability and service excellence for distributors, aftermarket customers, and internal stakeholders by maintaining dependable supply chains.
Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration
Direct and coordinate key business support activities—such as quality, HR, IT, and finance—to ensure seamless operations and alignment with enterprise initiatives.
Responsibilities
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Build Effective Teams – Create strong, high-performing teams by leveraging diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
- Collaborate Across Functions – Develop partnerships internally and externally to align on shared objectives and deliver seamless supply chain and logistics solutions.
- Communicate with Impact – Use multi-mode communication to clearly convey complex information to different audiences, ensuring alignment and clarity.
- Customer Focus – Build strong relationships with internal and external customers, delivering customer-centric solutions that meet service level agreements.
- Direct Work and Drive Results – Provide clear direction, delegate effectively, remove obstacles, and consistently achieve results—even under challenging circumstances.
- Manage Complexity and Optimize Processes – Navigate high-volume, sometimes contradictory information to make sound decisions and continuously improve processes for efficiency.
- Apply Technical Expertise in Logistics and Supply Chain – Manage carriers, select optimal transportation modes, apply trade regulations, oversee warehouse operations, lead projects, and influence end-to-end supply chain integration.
- Value Differences and Cultivate Inclusion – Recognize and leverage diverse perspectives and cultures to strengthen problem-solving and innovation across the organization.
- College, university, or equivalent degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related subject required. MBA preferred.
- This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
- Significant experience required including leadership, strategic, financial and functional
Additional Responsibilities:
Significant experience required in leadership, strategic planning and execution, financial and operational acumen
Establish and maintain a successful relationship with the on-site 3PL responsible for warehouse operations, facilities management and HSE compliance
Support the 3PL to achieve all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and quality standards
Support a positive HSE culture with 3PL’s conformance to protocol, legal compliance to local, state regulations/requirements and the Cummins Planet 2050 environmental goals
Partner to improve performance by removing barriers, driving awareness and accountability for standardized processes, effective performance and leadership engagement
Collaborate with the Parts Distribution Centers, stakeholders and downstream customers on improvement opportunities
Lead the Cummins team in talent development and establishing the right environment for employees and the community
Job Logistics
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
Min Salary $
Max Salary $
ReqID 2422457
Relocation Package Yes
100% On-Site No
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 the right to work using E-Verify and 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. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.