Operation Team Manager

We are looking for a talented Operation Team Manager to join our team specializing in manufacturing for our Cummins' business in Columbus, IN.

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

Lead daily production operations to ensure the team consistently meets safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets while maintaining a smooth and efficient workflow.

Drive a culture of safety and accountability by promoting safe work practices, identifying risks, and partnering with cross-functional teams to implement continuous safety improvements.

Improve operational performance by identifying opportunities to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and streamline processes that increase overall manufacturing efficiency.

Develop and empower team members through coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback that strengthens skills, engagement, and performance.

Set clear expectations and direction by defining responsibilities, aligning priorities, and ensuring team members understand how their work contributes to broader business objectives.

Lead projects and improvement initiatives by coordinating resources, managing priorities, and driving execution of key operational and process-improvement efforts.

Maintain high standards of quality and workplace organization by reinforcing housekeeping expectations, supporting quality processes, and ensuring a disciplined production environment.

Foster cross-functional collaboration by working closely with engineering, quality, maintenance, and operations teams to resolve challenges, implement improvements, and achieve shared business goals.

• College, university or equivalent degree required, or equivalent experience required.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

• Leads continuous improvement efforts (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to optimize processes, reduce waste, and improve efficiency
• Utilizes data and KPIs to drive decision-making, track performance trends, and implement corrective actions
• Partners cross-functionally with quality, engineering, HR, and supply chain teams to resolve issues and support business goals
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and company policies, reinforcing a zero-incident culture
• Manages resource allocation and staffing levels to meet demand while controlling costs
• Supports change management initiatives, including new systems, processes, or organizational adjustments