Placement Student - Operations Management

Cummins Europe; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Darlington, United Kingdom, is offering a 12-month placement for a Business Management/Data Science student. The role focuses on operations management in manufacturing, with on-site requirements and relocation to Darlington.

The selected candidate will gain insight into how a global company operates and contribute to data-driven decisions. Responsibilities include KPI preparation, stakeholder interaction, and using AI, Minitab and Excel to drive improvements in capacity and

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in Business Management, Data Science, or related disciplines.
• Interest in manufacturing operations and data analysis.
• Ability to learn IT systems quickly and present data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Compile and distribute Key Performance Indicators.
• Use AI, Minitab and Excel to prepare data.
• Design studies and systems to capture manufacturing data.
• Analyze manufacturing data and provide recommendations to improve capacity and efficiency.
• Compile and conduct analysis on departmental budgets.

Skills

Business Management

Data Science

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Education

Pursuing degree in Business/Data Science

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Minitab

Job description

PLACEMENT STUDENT- OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (12 months)

We are looking for an enthusiastic Business Management Student / Data Science Student or related disciplines to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Engine Business Segment in Darlington, United Kingdom. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry.

The requirements are to be onsite for 3 days per week so you will need to be able to travel or relocate to the location on your own behalf.

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2027

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

• Interacting with both internal and external stakeholders
• Compiling and distributing Key Performance Indicators.
• Using AI, Minitab and Excel to prepare data.
• Design studies and systems to capture manufacturing data to understand performance.
• Analyze manufacturing data providing key recommendations for improving capacity and efficiency.
• Compile and conduct analysis on departmental budgets
• Completing administration of employee records

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

• Working towards a degree in Business Management, Data Science, or related disciplines with a desire to build your career within Operations Management. This role may also appeal to Engineering students looking to develop a Manufacturing Operations career.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, knowledge of Power BI and Minitab. Quick to learn IT systems.
• Ability to present data effectively
• Candidates for this role should ideally be seeking a career within Operations Management.CLOSING DATE: 13th of November 2026

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

ReqID 2435773

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No