General Manager - Americas

We are looking for a talented General Manager for Americas to join our Stamford | AvK brand Cummins Generator Technologies organization in Americas in Minneapolis, MN.

The General Manager-Americas directs the sales and marketing of Stamford | AvK – Generators in Americas and supervises the operations of CGT organization in Americas. 

 

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

• Drive organizational success by meeting or surpassing key performance indicators.
• Optimize financial performance and resource management.
• Create strategic plans aligned with business unit goals to ensure profitable growth.
• Through Managers, enforce operating standards across various functional areas such as customer service, finance, and human resources.
• Anticipate and address issues that affect multiple departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Foster high customer satisfaction and continuously improve customer interactions.
• Lead Six Sigma initiatives and drive ongoing enhancements within the organization.
• Cultivate high-functioning teams by setting goals for training, development, and career planning.

 

To be successful in this role you will need the following: 

• Demonstrate financial acumen: Interpret and apply key financial indicators to make informed business decisions.
• Attract top talent: Identify and select the best candidates to meet current and future business needs.
• Build effective teams: Create strong-identity teams that leverage diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Build networks: Develop formal and informal relationship networks within and outside the organization.
• Apply business insight: Use your knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.
• Focus on customers: Establish strong customer relationships and deliver solutions that meet their needs.
• Make quality decisions: Ensure timely and effective decision-making to keep the organization moving forward.
• Demonstrate self-awareness: Use feedback and reflection to gain insight into your strengths and weaknesses.
• Drive results: Consistently achieve outcomes, even in challenging circumstances.
• Drive vision and purpose: Communicate a compelling vision and strategy that motivates others to take action.
• Manage conflict: Handle conflict situations effectively and minimize disruptions.
• Influence health, safety, and environmental culture: Promote positive health and safety behaviors to create a supportive environment.
• Value differences: Recognize and appreciate the value of diverse perspectives and cultures within the organization.

Education/Experience

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Engineering, Business, or related field required.
• Advanced degree in Business or related field preferred.
• Green Belt certified.
• Significant experience required, including managerial, product, customer, and budgetary experience.

 

Compensation 

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

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.