Production Support Associate III - 1st Shift

Cummins Inc; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Plainfield, IN is seeking a Production Support Associate for the 1st shift in a manufacturing setting. You will contribute to safety, compliance, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, effective communication, and accountability to help deliver reliable production outcomes and foster a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience or familiarity with manufacturing environments preferred.
• Basic MS Office knowledge; ability to create and maintain Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety by stopping work for hazards and reporting incidents.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Support quality inspections and drive improvements in processes and efficiency.
• Collaborate with team members and support functions to achieve goals.
• Apply Cummins Operating System (COS) and OE practices to improve performance.

Skills

Collaboration

Effective Communication

Courage

Decision Quality

Driving Results

Accountability

Managing Complexity

Health and Safety Fundamentals

Manufacturing Knowledge

Valuing Differences

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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

We are looking for a talented Production Support Associate to join our 1st shift team specializing in Manufacturing for our Cummins Inc. facility in Plainfield, IN.

Ensuring Safety:

By stopping work and reporting any major injury hazards immediately, you'll help maintain a safe work environment.

Compliance and Reporting:

Reporting any work-related injuries, illnesses, incidents, or hazards ensures compliance with HSE standards and promotes a culture of safety.

Environmental Stewardship:

Recognizing how your work impacts the environment and working to minimize negative effects will contribute to sustainable practices.

Quality Assurance:

Performing quality inspections and raising concerns will help minimize costs and exposures, ensuring high standards are maintained.

Process Improvement:

Supporting continuous improvement activities will enhance quality, safety, and efficiency, benefiting both the process and employee development.

Mentorship:

Instructing and coaching others will foster a collaborative environment and help team members develop their skills.

Operational Excellence:

Applying Cummins Operating System (COS) practices and Operations Excellence (OE) methodology will drive performance and efficiency throughout the plant.

Team Collaboration:

Communicating effectively with your team and support teams will ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement in quality, safety, and processes.

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

Collaboration:

Build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals. This will help create a cohesive and productive team environment.

Effective Communication:

Develop and deliver clear, multi-mode communications that cater to the unique needs of different audiences. This ensures everyone is on the same page and understands their roles and responsibilities.

Courage:

Be willing to address difficult issues head-on and say what needs to be said. This will help resolve conflicts and drive progress.

Decision Quality:

Make good and timely decisions to keep the organization moving forward. This involves analyzing information, weighing options, and choosing the best course of action.

Driving Results:

Consistently achieve results, even under challenging circumstances. Stay focused on your goals and work diligently to meet them.

Accountability:

Hold yourself and others accountable to meet commitments. This fosters a culture of reliability and trust within the team.

Managing Complexity:

Navigate complex, high-quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. This requires critical thinking and the ability to synthesize information.

Health and Safety Fundamentals:

Champion and model proactive health and safety behaviors. Identify, report, and participate in actions to improve health and safety, contributing to an injury‑free workplace.

Manufacturing Knowledge:

Demonstrate a strong understanding of manufacturing processes. Implement changes in current processes, equipment, and applications to meet functional needs and drive continuous improvement.

Valuing Differences:

Recognize and appreciate the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization. This promotes inclusivity and innovation.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

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.

Experience:

Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.

Need to have basic MS office knowledge. Needs to be able to create and maintain Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations.

Base Rate:

$18.00-$20.84

Job:

Manufacturing

Organization:

Cummins Inc.

Role Category:

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type:

Shop

ReqID:

2438871

Relocation Package:

No

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.