DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Manufacturing Shop Operations Team Manager to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Cummins Inc. facility in Seymour, IN.

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

• Lead daily production operations , ensuring team performance meets established targets for output, quality, and safety.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment by promoting housekeeping standards and implementing safety best practices.
• Collaborate across functions to identify and implement improvements in productivity, efficiency, and overall operational performance.
• Serve as a project lead on key initiatives, coordinating resources and guiding teams to successful completion of assignments.
• Provide clear direction and expectations to team members, ensuring responsibilities are understood and goals are achieved.
• Deliver constructive feedback and coaching , supporting individual development and enhancing team capability.
• Mentor and develop team members , fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Champion quality and process excellence , ensuring adherence to standards and driving initiatives that improve operational outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Strong leadership and team-building skills to create high-performing teams, foster engagement, and leverage diverse perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities to build partnerships, resolve conflicts, and convey clear, audience-specific messages across all levels.
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving capabilities to make timely, quality decisions and manage ambiguity in fast-paced production environments.
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental excellence by modeling proactive safety behaviors, conducting thorough incident investigations, and driving an injury-free workplace culture.
• Continuous improvement mindset to identify process inefficiencies, implement waste reduction strategies, and enhance productivity and quality in manufacturing operations.
• Talent development and coaching expertise to guide, mentor, and grow team members while aligning individual goals with organizational objectives.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

College, university or equivalent degree required, or equivalent experience required. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:

Supervisory experience preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Information:

• Role Expectations: The selected candidate should be available to work On-site, 2 nd Shift 3pm-12am (Sunday-Thursday).
• Oversee machining operations for 78L/95L blocks at the Seymour Machining Center, ensuring production goals are met.
• Provide coaching and guidance to hourly DWU employees to promote safe practices, high-quality output, and efficient performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze root causes and business needs, making informed production decisions to achieve targets.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork by actively listening, offering constructive feedback, and supporting peers and cross-functional partners.
• Document and address issues such as work rule violations, quality defects, and safety incidents, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Participate in and report updates during meetings relevant to assigned responsibilities and operational areas.
• Leverage prior production or machining leadership experience to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Maintain an onsite presence at Seymour Machining Center, working a Sunday–Thursday schedule to support team and production needs.

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2423969

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site Yes

Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.

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.