1st Shift - Training Associate - Level III - Manufacturing

Cummins; Ladson (SC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a 1st Shift - Training Associate - Level III – Manufacturing in Ladson, SC. The role focuses on designing and delivering training programs to enhance employee performance and safety in a manufacturing setting.

The position involves developing learning materials, coordinating instructor-led and e-learning sessions, analyzing training needs, and driving continuous improvement in employee development with strong stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Export controls licensing may be required.
• Experience or training on-the-job or through education.

Responsibilities

• Develop instructional materials and job aids for employee learning.
• Analyze training needs and recommend solutions aligned with objectives.
• Coordinate instructor-led and e-learning programs, scheduling and logistics.
• Track training progress and evaluate outcomes to improve programs.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver responsive training support.
• Support continuous improvement in employee development.

Skills

Instructional design

Data analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Training delivery

Education

High school diploma

Export controls licensing

Job description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a talented 1st Shift - Training Associate - Level III – Manufacturing to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Cummins Inc. facility in Ladson, SC

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

• Develop impactful learning solutions: Contribute to the design and development of instructional materials, including participant guides, instructor guides, presentations, assessments, and job aids that support employee learning and performance.

• Improve training effectiveness through analysis: Assist with training needs, audience, and task analyses to identify learning gaps and recommend solutions that align with business objectives.

• Support data-driven learning decisions: Conduct research on external training programs, vendors, and educational resources while gathering data to evaluate cost-effective learning and development solutions.

• Coordinate seamless learning experiences: Plan and administer instructor-led and e-learning programs by managing communications, scheduling, facilitators, vendors, materials, and logistical requirements.

• Measure and enhance program performance: Track individual and group training progress, implement evaluation plans, analyze results, and provide recommendations that strengthen learning outcomes.

• Drive continuous improvement in employee development: Use feedback, training metrics, and evaluation data to identify opportunities for program enhancements and increased organizational impact.

• Serve as a trusted learning resource: Provide guidance and support to colleagues, share knowledge, and help less experienced team members navigate learning and development processes.

• Build strong stakeholder relationships: Deliver responsive, professional support to employees, leaders, trainers, and vendors, ensuring training needs are addressed accurately and efficiently.

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

Drive impactful learning and development initiatives: Design, deliver, and evaluate training programs that build employee capabilities, improve performance, and support organizational objectives.

Leverage data to enhance business outcomes: Apply data analytics, reporting, and evaluation techniques to identify trends, measure learning effectiveness, and provide insights that support data-driven decisions.

Optimize training processes and employee experiences: Continuously improve learning content, delivery methods, and HR processes to increase efficiency, engagement, and program effectiveness.

Build strong stakeholder partnerships: Collaborate effectively with employees, leaders, and cross-functional teams, balancing diverse needs while providing responsive and customer-focused support.

Deliver engaging and effective training solutions: Facilitate learning experiences that adapt to different audiences, enhance knowledge retention, and enable employees to successfully apply new skills on the job.

Champion continuous growth and inclusion: Demonstrate self-awareness, embrace feedback, leverage diverse perspectives, and proactively pursue innovative solutions that strengthen organizational learning and development outcomes.

Education/Experience

• 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.

• Requires some work experience or intermediate level knowledge obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.

• Demonstrate the Cummins Core Values.

• The position requires a strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork.

• Train and coach operators on standard work and test processes.

• Coach and develop operators to work safely, meet customer-specific quality standards, and achieve hourly and daily production targets.

• Collaborate with team members and functions, adopting a one team approach.

• Works cross functionally for continuous process improvement.

• Hoist, Crane, and LOTO training required.

• Demonstrates flexibility to support changing production and operational demands.

• Back up for team lead in their absence

Job

Manufacturing

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Shop

ReqID

2432315

Relocation Package

Yes

100% On-Site

No

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.