Regional Manufacturing IT Operations Manager

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Regional Manufacturing Operations Manager to join our team specializing in System & Information Technology who will be based on our Darlington site, United Kingdom.

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

• Ensure Reliable IT Service Delivery:By overseeing software and infrastructure operations, you'll guarantee consistent, high-quality IT services that support business continuity and growth.
• Optimize Resource Utilization:Through effective planning, organizing, and staffing, you'll maximize the use of available resources to achieve organizational goals efficiently.
• Drive Service Performance and Standards:Implementing and monitoring SLAs, scorecards, and customer satisfaction metrics will help maintain high service standards across regions.
• Champion Process Improvement:By promoting Six Sigma and ITIL best practices, you'll reduce costs, streamline workflows, and enhance service quality.
• Strengthen Customer and Supplier Relationships:Acting as a key contact for service-related inquiries, you'll build trust and foster collaboration between IT, business units, and external partners.
• Enable Strategic Decision-Making:Your participation in budgeting and forecasting will ensure IT services align with financial goals and future business needs.
• Enhance Knowledge Management:Maintaining accurate service documentation and procedures will improve operational efficiency and support continuous learning within the team.
• Identify and Implement Service Improvements: By proactively spotting opportunities for enhancement and driving change requests, you'll keep IT services evolving to meet business demands.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Strong Stakeholder Management Skills:Build and maintain trusted relationships with Site/BU IT Leaders, Manufacturing, Technical, and Logistics leaders to understand priorities and influence IT engagement processes.
• Deep Knowledge of Enterprise IT Platforms and Processes:Be well-versed in project planning, architecture, security, and compliance frameworks to guide business teams in correctly engaging IT services.
• Operational Leadership and Regional Alignment:Coordinate IT service delivery across multiple mission-critical sites, ensuring alignment with regional objectives and global platform initiatives.
• Technical Expertise and Problem-Solving Ability:Act as a subject matter expert for manufacturing IT issues, collaborating with CMES, Cybersecurity, and Ops teams to resolve incidents and provide technical guidance across regions.
• Regulatory and Compliance Awareness:Understand country-specific employment laws, import/export compliance, and purchasing rules for MDaaS technologies to ensure legal and operational adherence.
• Financial and Vendor Management Skills:Support regional IT financial planning (forecasting, expense management) and leverage vendor management frameworks to optimize supplier performance and control costs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/ Experience

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related subject, or relevant equivalent experience required.
• Significant IT experience required including supervisory experience. 4-6 years of relevant experience required.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations
• Driving licence required.

Job Systems/Information Technology

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2422176

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

Client-provided location(s): Newton Aycliffe, United Kingdom

Job ID: Cummins-R-B045634953184F169EA3F792BC8A465E

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-02-12T19:28:19