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Cummins

Builds engines, generators, and powertrains

Manufacturing Shop Operations Team Manager - 3rd Shift

Manufacturing & Production OperationsUpdated on Nov 9
Full-timeSeymour, IN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A college, university, or equivalent degree, or equivalent experience, is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams while fostering collaboration, accountability, and engagement.
  • Strong decision-making, communication, and conflict management skills, with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to drive operational results through continuous improvement, problem-solving, and process optimization initiatives.
  • Commitment to maintaining a strong health, safety, and environmental culture through proactive leadership and risk management practices.
  • Ability to work independently, lead by example, and deliver results with limited supervision.
  • Must be a self-starter and able to work under limited guidance.
  • Must be willing and able to lead by example.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
  • Coach and develop team members to strengthen performance, engagement, and career growth.
  • Foster a culture of safety by promoting proactive hazard identification and corrective action.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve operational challenges and improve manufacturing performance.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce waste, enhance efficiency, and improve product quality.
  • Establish clear expectations, provide timely feedback, and hold team members accountable for results.
  • Support operational excellence by maintaining workplace organization and housekeeping standards.
  • Make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment to ensure production targets and business goals are met.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience leading production teams within a manufacturing environment while balancing safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
  • Ability to build effective teams by developing talent, fostering engagement, and creating an inclusive, performance-focused culture.
  • Experience collaborating across operations, maintenance, quality, engineering, and other functional teams to achieve shared business goals.
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, waste reduction practices, and process optimization techniques.
  • Ability to conduct incident investigations, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective actions.
  • Capability to communicate clearly with employees at all levels while providing direction, coaching, and performance feedback.
  • Track record of driving results in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining high standards of workplace safety and operational excellence.
  • Ability to recognize diverse perspectives and leverage team strengths to improve problem-solving and business outcomes.
  • Supervisory experience.
  • Previous manufacturing leadership experience.

About the Company

Cummins

Builds engines, generators, and powertrains

Cummins designs and manufactures engines, power generation systems, and related components for commercial vehicles, industrial machinery, and stationary power. Vehicle and equipment makers install its diesel and natural gas engines, while businesses use its generator sets for backup and continuous electricity. Its components include turbochargers, emissions controls, transmissions, axles, and brakes, and its Accelera business builds batteries and electric powertrain systems. Cummins earns revenue from equipment and component sales, replacement parts, and maintenance through company-owned and independent distributors and dealers. Cummins was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Columbus, Indiana.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Columbus, IN
Founded
1919

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