Production Support Associate III - 1st Shift

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Production Support Associate for our 1st shift at the Plainfield, IN facility. You will support manufacturing processes, uphold safety standards, and participate in continuous improvement activities across COS and OE methodologies.

Basic MS Office skills, Excel, and PowerPoint are essential as you prepare reports and maintain documentation. The role requires strong teamwork, problem-solving, and a commitment to health and safety, with a base pay rate of $18.00–$20.84

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; may require export controls licensing compliance.
• Basic MS Office knowledge required; proficient with Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint.
• Export controls or sanctions regulations licensing may be required.
• This role emphasizes reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration: Build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals.
• Effective Communication: Develop and deliver clear, multi-mode communications for different audiences.
• Courage: Be willing to address difficult issues head-on and say what needs to be said.
• Decision Quality: Make good and timely decisions to keep the organization moving forward.
• Driving Results: Consistently achieve results, even under challenging circumstances.
• Accountability: Hold yourself and others accountable to meet commitments.

Skills

Collaboration

Effective Communication

Courage

Decision Quality

Driving Results

Accountability

Managing Complexity

Health and Safety Fundamentals

Manufacturing Knowledge

Valuing Differences

Education

High school diploma

Export controls licensing

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

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.

Impact Areas

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

• 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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

About Us

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.