Manufacturing Shop Operations Team Manager

Cummins Inc; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Cummins Inc. seeks an entry level supervisor to lead a production unit on site. The role begins Fall 2026, focusing on daily team leadership, safety, quality and efficiency.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with opportunities to develop through mentorship and cross-functional collaboration within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• College, university or equivalent degree required or equivalent experience.
• Licensing may be required for export controls or sanctions regulations.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the daily activities of a production unit or teams.
• Manages team members, housekeeping, and production targets.
• Works cross-functionally to improve safety, productivity, quality and efficiency.
• Provides guidance and feedback, sets expectations and delegates tasks.
• Coaches and mentors team members.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Process optimization

Quality assurance

Safety practices

Education

Bachelor's degree

Educational program: business administration

Educational program: operations management

Educational program: industrial engineering

Educational program: logistics

Job description

Job Summary:

Supervises the daily activities of a production unit or teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for the daily activities of a production team including managing team members, housekeeping, and meeting production targets. Works cross functionally to recommend and engage in improving safety, productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations. Serves as group lead on projects and work assignments. Provides guidance and feedback for team members in accomplishing tasks and goals; sets expectations and clarifies responsibilities. Coaches and mentors team members.

Competencies:

Builds effective teams - Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Develops talent - Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.

Directs work - Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.

Drives engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Manages conflict - Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.

Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace.

Health, Safety and Environment Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis - Examines HSE incidents by completing quality, evidence based investigations with accurate root cause analysis, resulting in effective corrective actions, accurate reporting and avoiding repeated incidents.

Continuous Process Improvement - Recognizes areas in which a process can be improved by properly implementing process improvement and waste reduction methodologies to reduce process cost and improve quality in current manufacturing processes.

Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

College, university or equivalent degree required, or equivalent experience required. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:

Supervisory experience preferred.

U.S. Early Careers Eligibility Requirements:

Exempt Entry Level:

Designed for external candidates within 2 years of completing their highest level of degree (Bachelor, Master, PhD, MBA, or JD) from an accredited U.S. college/university, and currently reside within the continental U.S.

International Student Eligibility (U.S. based roles):

F-1 visa students must have approved Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Occupational Practical Training (OPT) before their Early Career assignment begin. CPT/OPT must relate to their degree and be authorized by their university. Students are responsible for securing this approval through their school’s international office.

College Job type : Entry Level Full-Time

Subfunction: Manufacturing

Degree level : Bachelors

Educational Program : business administration, operations management, industrial engineering, or logistics.

Start date : Fall 2026

Job Skill Requirements : Leadership, data analysis, optimize processes, ensure quality, and maintain safety while adapting to operational challenges.

This position is 100% onsite.

Job

Manufacturing

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Exempt - Entry Level

Min Salary

$72000

Max Salary

$72000

Relocation Package

Yes

100% On-Site

Yes

Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.

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.