Production Lead - 1st Shift - Military Veterans

DESCRIPTION

Coordinates the activities of a group of employees in order to meet established production specifications and schedules including volume, cost, wastage targets and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) : You’ll ensure a safe work environment by stopping work and reporting any major injury hazards immediately, and by complying with all HSE standards, policies, and procedures.



• Incident Reporting : Promptly reporting any work-related injuries, illnesses, incidents, or hazards will help maintain a safe workplace for everyone.



• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) : By using PPE correctly, you’ll protect yourself and your colleagues, promoting a culture of safety.



• Quality Assurance : You’ll follow standard work processes and quality procedures, perform quality inspections, and raise concerns to minimize costs and exposures.



• Team Performance : Monitoring team performance and ensuring tasks are completed to meet specifications, schedules, and quality standards will be key to your role.



• First Responder : Acting as the first responder to equipment faults, parts shortages, quality issues, and safety concerns will help maintain smooth operations.



• Training and Development : Ensuring that on-the-job training and other training requirements are scheduled, completed, and documented will support continuous improvement and team development.



• Communication and Coordination : Effective communication with your team and other departments will facilitate coordination and help achieve production and delivery goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Competencies:

Collaborate Effectively : Build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals. This will help you leverage diverse skills and perspectives.

• Communicate Clearly : Develop and deliver communications that are tailored to the needs of different audiences. This ensures everyone understands the message and can act on it.



• Make Quality Decisions : Make timely and well-informed decisions to keep the organization moving forward. This involves analyzing information and considering the impact of your choices.



• Drive Results : Consistently achieve your goals, even when faced with challenges. Your determination and focus will help you overcome obstacles and deliver high performance.



• Ensure Accountability : Hold yourself and others accountable for meeting commitments. This fosters a culture of reliability and trust within the team.



• Instill Trust : Gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Building trust is essential for effective teamwork and leadership.



• Manage Complexity : Navigate complex and sometimes contradictory information to solve problems effectively. Your ability to make sense of complexity will be crucial in making sound decisions.



• Handle Conflict : Manage conflict situations with minimal disruption. Effective conflict resolution skills will help maintain a positive and productive work environment.



• Champion Health and Safety : Model proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting, and participating in actions to improve workplace safety. This contributes to an injury-free and interdependent culture.



• Apply Manufacturing Knowledge : Demonstrate a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and implement changes to meet functional needs. This will support continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Value Differences : Recognize and appreciate the value of diverse perspectives and cultures. This inclusivity will enhance team dynamics and innovation.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:

Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

No additional skills required.

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site

Job Type Shop

ReqID 2406072

Relocation Package No

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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.