UK Logistics Centre Operations Placement 2027 - Daventry

Cummins; Daventry; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins in Daventry, UK is seeking an enthusiastic Operations Placement Student for our Logistics team. During your placement, you will learn how a major global organisation operates, contribute to Continuous Improvement projects, measure processes and support improved picking and packing for production and aftermarket customers.

We welcome applicants pursuing a Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Planning or Statistics degree, with excellent written and verbal communication and good Excel

Qualifications

• Applicants studying toward a Business/Supply Chain/Logistics/Planning/Statistics degree.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to present to stakeholders.
• Solution oriented with strong problem solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Excel would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Identify Continuous Improvement opportunities within the facility and roll out improvement projects.
• Measure processes and quantify improvements using CI/Industrial Engineering techniques.
• Coordinate cross-functional UK Logistics Centre projects with strategic importance.
• Review and improve picking & packing processes for production and aftermarket customers.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

Excel

Education

Business/Supply Chain/Logistics/Planning/Statistics degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Project management tools

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Operations Placement Student to join our team specializing in Logistics for our Corporate/CBS segment in Daventry, UK. 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.

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

External Qualifications and Competencies

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

• Identifying Continuous Improvement opportunities within the facility and rolling out improvement projects.
• Using Continuous Improvement and Industrial Engineering techniques to measure processes and quantify improvements.
• Ergonomics projects to improve manual handling processes with the use of lifting equipment.
• Coordinating cross-functional UK Logistics Centre projects with strategic importance to business transitions or processes.
• Review and improve current picking & packing processes for production & aftermarket customers.
• Participate in requirements gathering sessions, data analysis and presenting findings to the leadership team. Share best practices with other sites in the Cummins network.

Additional Responsibilities Unique to this Position

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

• We are looking for a wide range of applicants studying towards a Business/Supply Chain/Logistics/Planning/Statistics degree.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to present confidently to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Solution orientated with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Excel would be beneficial.

About the Company

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.