Senior Manufacturing Shop Ops Leader

Cummins; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins in Plainfield, IN, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Shop Operations Team Manager to lead daily production, build high-performing teams, and drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the site.

You will coach and develop talent, partner with functions across the plant, set clear expectations, and empower execution while promoting inclusion and strong operational discipline to deliver reliable results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with relevant manufacturing experience.
• Proven supervisory experience required.
• Experience leading daily manufacturing operations.
• Ability to communicate across functions and levels.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Export controls compliance knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build high-performing teams through coaching and accountability.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across sites and functions.
• Communicate clearly to align priorities and decisions.
• Lead talent development and succession planning.
• Set clear expectations and empower teams to execute.
• Foster an inclusive, engaging work environment.
• Drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and remove barriers to operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Production Operations

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Training & Development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Cummins in Plainfield, IN, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Shop Operations Team Manager to lead daily production, build high-performing teams, and drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the site.

You will coach and develop talent, partner with functions across the plant, set clear expectations, and empower execution while promoting inclusion and strong operational discipline to deliver reliable results.