Placement Student- Packaging Environmental & Regulatory
DESCRIPTION
Our culture believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL . We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today's most innovative thinkers to solve the world's toughest problems.
We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That's what #LifeAtCummins is all about.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Packaging Environmental & Regulatory Placement Student to join our team specializing in Logistics for our Corporate/CBS Business Segment in UK, Daventry. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry and power your potential!
This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2026.
RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Identifying and managing global packaging environmental and regulatory improvement projects; supporting submissions for EPR and Plastics Tax globally.
- Running LCA's (Life Cycle Analysis) to support packaging decision making; reading and interpreting regulatory guidance and advising on the impact this may have on departmental functions.
- Creating, developing, and deploying a physical waste audit process for UK based manufacturing and logistics facilities to assist with Cummins' wider sustainability goals.
- Packaging Data Collection and Analysis from external suppliers and other Cummins Sites worldwide.
- Collaborating with Global Supply chain Partners on Environmental Packaging Improvement Projects.
- Providing valuable input and developing visuals for Environmental / Regulatory Newsletter.
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QUALIFICATIONS
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Working towards a degree in Sciences/Business/Logistics/Supply Chain/Project Management related area.
- Excellent IT Skills, in particular Excel and PowerPoint, Power BI.
- Previous experience in business or packaging and warehousing a plus.
- Ability to process legal or regulatory information, understand data, solve problems and think innovatively.
Working at Cummins
At Cummins, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or any other status protected by law. As a disability confident employer, we strive to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters!
CLOSING DATE: (Wednesday, 12 th November 2025 11:59pm)
Job Logistics
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category Hybrid
Job Type
ReqID 2419875
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Reimbursement Account
- On-Site Gym
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
Parental Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Company Outings
- Casual Dress
Vacation and Time Off
- Leave of Absence
- Personal/Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
Financial and Retirement
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus
- Stock Purchase Program
- Pension
- 401(K) With Company Matching
Professional Development
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Tuition Reimbursement
Diversity and Inclusion