Production Support Associate

We are looking for a talented Production Support Associate to join our 1st Shift team specializing in Manufacturing for our Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems facility in Morristown, TN.

Job Summary:

Performs basic non production activities which support the manufacturing processes in accordance with quality and productivity requirements safely in a manufacturing environment with direct guidance.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: 
•    Ensuring Safety: By stopping work and reporting any major injury hazards immediately, you’ll help maintain a safe working environment.
•    Compliance and Reporting: Reporting any work-related injuries, illnesses, incidents, or hazards ensures compliance with HSE standards and promotes a culture of safety.
•    Environmental Stewardship: Recognizing and minimizing the negative impact of your work on the environment will contribute to sustainable practices.
•    Quality Assurance: Following standard work processes and raising quality concerns will help minimize costs and prevent issues.
•    Continuous Improvement: Supporting quality inspections and continuous improvement activities will enhance overall process efficiency and safety.
•    Operational Excellence: Performing your role with competency and flexibility, while maintaining a clean and orderly work area, will support manufacturing goals.
•    Team Collaboration: Effective communication with your team and support teams will foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
•    Personal Development: Engaging in training and personal development will ensure you stay aligned with business requirements and contribute to ongoing improvements.

•    Familiarity with basic data entry and reporting tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint). 
•    Ability to understand and apply principles of lean manufacturing /continuous improvement. 
•    Motivated self-starter requiring minimal supervision. 
•    Knowledge of the 5S system and application of the methods. 
•    Able to talk comfortably with floor operators and supervisors alike.
 

Base Rate:  $18.00 - $20.84/hr

To be successful in this role you will need the following: 
•    Collaborate Effectively: Build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals. This will help you leverage diverse skills and perspectives to drive success.
•    Communicate Clearly: Develop and deliver communications that are tailored to the needs of different audiences. This ensures that your messages are understood and acted upon effectively.
•    Focus on Customers: Build strong relationships with customers and deliver solutions that meet their needs. This customer-centric approach will help you create value and foster loyalty.
•    Demonstrate Self-Awareness: Use feedback and self-reflection to understand your strengths and areas for improvement. This insight will help you grow and perform better in your role.
•    Learn Nimbly: Embrace learning through experimentation, using both successes and failures as opportunities to gain new insights. This will help you adapt quickly to new challenges and innovate.
•    Pursue Self-Development: Actively seek out new learning opportunities, both formal and informal, to continuously grow and challenge yourself. This commitment to personal development will keep you ahead in your field.
•    Champion Health and Safety: Model proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting, and participating in actions to improve workplace safety. This will contribute to a culture of safety and help prevent injuries.
•    Value Differences: Recognize and appreciate the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization. This will enhance team collaboration and drive inclusive success.

Education, Licenses, Certifications: 
•    High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
•    This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. 

Experience: 
•    Minimal or no work experience required.