Technical Operations Supervisor

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

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Development Operations Supervisor in Columbus, Indiana. You will lead a team of technicians in a laboratory and test cell setting, ensuring accurate data delivery to support engineering and product development decisions.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, with close collaboration across internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate blends leadership with technical acumen and experience in technical operations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading technical teams in lab/test cell environments.
• Strong data quality management and structured problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety, continuous learning, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of technicians to achieve operational goals and deliver high-quality results.
• Partner with internal customers to understand requirements and align resources to business priorities.
• Ensure the timely and accurate delivery of critical technical data and information.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Promote a strong safety culture through proactive health and safety leadership.
• Strengthen data quality practices to support informed decision-making and information governance.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Data quality management

Structured problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Safety leadership

Talent development

Education

Associate degree or STEM certification

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a talented Development Operations Supervisor to join our team in Columbus, Indiana. In this role, you will lead a team of technicians supporting Development Operations within a laboratory and test cell environment, ensuring the accurate delivery of critical data and information that enables engineering, product development, and operational decision-making. You will partner closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, prioritize resources, and drive efficient execution while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate combines technical aptitude with strong leadership capabilities and has experience working in laboratory, testing, operations, or other technical environments. Success in this position requires proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, data quality management, structured problem-solving methodologies, and the ability to develop talent, foster collaboration, and deliver results in a fast-paced setting. This leader will champion continuous improvement, strengthen operational effectiveness, and contribute to a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance.

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

• Lead and develop a team of technicians to achieve operational goals and deliver high-quality results.
• Partner with internal customers to understand requirements and align resources to business priorities.
• Ensure the timely and accurate delivery of critical technical data and information.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Promote a strong safety culture through proactive health and safety leadership.
• Strengthen data quality practices to support informed decision-making and information governance.
• Resolve operational challenges using structured, root-cause-based problem-solving approaches.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that supports employee growth and team performance.

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

• Ability to lead and motivate technical teams while balancing operational priorities, customer needs, and business objectives.
• Demonstrated capability in data analysis, data quality management, and systematic problem-solving within a technical or operations-focused environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to build effective partnerships across functions and levels of the organization.
• Experience working in laboratory, test cell, engineering support, or related technical operations environments, with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Commitment to safety, continuous learning, process improvement, and delivering consistent results in a dynamic setting.

Key Competencies

• Leadership & Talent Development
• Customer-Centric Collaboration
• Strategic Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Operational Excellence & Results Orientation
• Effective Communication & Relationship Building

Education, Licenses, Certifications

Demonstrated aptitude is required. College, university, or equivalent Associate's degree or certification in an appropriate STEM field is preferred. Equivalent Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline area may be required for select roles. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience

Entry level/Early career professional. Preferred candidates would have relevant experience working in a laboratory/test cell environment as a non-exempt employee, temporary student employee (intern, co-op) or an early career professional in a relevant operations or technical discipline area. Knowledge of MS Office tools is also preferred. Tech Center- 1st Shift Supervisor of Development Operations. Position is in Columbus Indiana. Tech Center- 1st Shift Supervisor of Development Operations.

Job

Engineering

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Exempt - Experienced

ReqID

2436018

Relocation Package

Yes

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.