Operations/ Operations Manager

Cummins Inc; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking an on-site Operations Coordinator in Milton Keynes to support daily site activities and ensure readiness across facilities and equipment.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and HSE teams to drive process improvements and maintain comprehensive records, trackers, and reports. A strong coordination background and stakeholder engagement are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Significant relevant work experience in operational, project, facilities, engineering support, or business administration roles.
• Strong coordination, administrative, and organizational skills.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders across multiple functions and levels.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day site activities, priorities, schedules and resources to support efficient operations.
• Ensure operational readiness by coordinating schedules, resources, equipment and action tracking.
• Coordinate maintenance, servicing and availability of site equipment, facilities and shared assets.
• Assist with quality, compliance and HSE activities by maintaining records, tracking actions, and supporting inspections.
• Manage purchasing requests, site records, and performance trackers to aid decision-making.
• Identify risks, issues, delays and opportunities to improve site operations.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, HSE and other teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and help implement process enhancements.

Skills

Coordination

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional

Operational experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Role Category: On-site with Flexibility This is a permanent role based on site, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

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

• Coordinate day-to-day site activities, priorities, schedules, and resource requirements to support efficient operations.
• Ensure operational readiness by coordinating schedules, resources, equipment availability, and action tracking.
• Coordinate the maintenance, servicing, and availability of site equipment, facilities, and shared assets.
• Assist with quality, compliance, and HSE activities by maintaining records, tracking actions, and supporting inspections.
• Manage purchasing requests, operational reports, site records, and performance trackers to support effective decision-making.
• Identify and elevate risks, issues, delays, and improvement opportunities to support effective site operations.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, HSE, and other cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and help implement process enhancements across Operations.

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

• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong administrative skills with experience maintaining records, trackers, reports, and operational documentation.
• Confidence engaging with stakeholders across multiple functions and levels of the organization.
• Experience coordinating activities within an operational, engineering, technical, facilities, logistics, project, or manufacturing environment.

Education/ Experience:

• High school diploma, secondary education certificate, or equivalent experience.
• Significant relevant work experience supported by specialized training.
• Strong coordination, administrative, and organizational skills gained through previous operational, project, facilities, engineering support, or business administration roles.
• Ability to apply practical knowledge to support operational activities, coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives.