Production Support Associate IV

Cummins Talent Acquisition; York (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins is seeking a Production Support Associate IV to join the 1st Shift manufacturing team in York, SC. This role supports manufacturing processes with high-skill non-production activities, acting as a resource guiding others and adapting to changes in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities include championing safety, driving quality, leading continuous improvement, serving as a technical resource, applying structured problem solving, and advancing COS/OE principles to improve

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of safety and environmental responsibility by proactively identifying hazards and promoting safe work practices.
• Drive quality excellence by applying standard work, policies, and procedures while addressing quality concerns.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, safety, productivity, material flow, and employee development.
• Serve as a technical and operational resource by guiding team members and coordinating activities.
• Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies to address process challenges and reduce waste.
• Advance operational excellence by applying COS principles and Operations Excellence methodologies.
• Strengthen organizational performance through collaboration with peers, support functions, and leaders.
• Enable team growth and adaptability by communicating effectively and supporting employee development.

Job description

We are looking for a talented Production Support Associate IVto join our 1st Shift team specializing in Manufacturing at our Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems Business Unit facility in York, SC.

The Production Support Associate performs highly skilled non-production activities independently supporting manufacturing processes in accordance with quality and productivity requirements safely in a manufacturing environment. Acts as a formal resource leading and coordinating others. Quickly and effectively adapts to change in the manufacturing environment.

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

• Champion a culture of safety and environmental responsibility by proactively identifying hazards, ensuring compliance with HSE standards, and promoting safe work practices that protect employees, assets, and the environment.

• Drive quality excellence across the operation by following and helping others apply standard work, policies, and procedures while identifying quality concerns and supporting effective problem-solving efforts.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives by actively identifying opportunities to improve quality, safety, productivity, material flow, and employee development, then implementing practical and sustainable solutions.

• Serve as a technical and operational resource by leveraging your expertise to guide team members, coordinate activities, and provide support to employees with less experience.

• Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies to address process challenges, reduce waste, minimize costs, and improve overall operational performance.

• Advance operational excellence by facilitating the application of Cummins Operating System (COS) principles and Operations Excellence (OE) methodologies to improve consistency, efficiency, and results.

• Strengthen organizational performance through collaboration by working effectively with peers, support functions, and leaders at all levels to maintain and enhance process performance.

• Enable team growth and adaptability by communicating effectively, leading improvement efforts, supporting employee development, and helping the organization successfully navigate change and uncertainty.