Manufacturing Shop Operations Manager

Cummins • Frankfort, KY

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About The Position

Cummins is seeking a Manufacturing Shop Operations Manager to lead manufacturing operations at its CDBS (Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems) facility in Frankfort, Kentucky. The role oversees operations across a small- to medium-sized plant, department, or multiple shifts, with responsibility for safe, efficient, and productive performance. It leads assembly, fabrication, or machining operations and works to meet production schedules, quality standards, customer requirements, and business objectives.

The manager drives results in safety, quality, delivery, and cost through clear expectations, performance monitoring, operational metrics, accountability, and continuous improvement. The position also includes business planning and forecasting, performance reviews, collaboration with customers, suppliers, shop floor employees and stakeholders, and managing, mentoring, and developing employees. The role promotes engagement, workforce development, succession planning, and a high-performing team culture.

Requirements

• College, university, or equivalent degree required.
• Significant relevant work experience, including managerial, leadership, and budgetary experience, required.
• The position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations across a small to medium-sized plant, department, or multiple shifts to ensure safe, efficient, and productive performance.
• Set expectations, monitor performance, and lead continuous improvement efforts to deliver results in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Establish, track, and analyze operational metrics to identify opportunities, drive accountability, and achieve business objectives.
• Oversee assembly, fabrication, or machining operations to meet production schedules, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, shop floor employees, and key stakeholders to support operational success and resolve business challenges.
• Lead annual operating plans, forecasting activities, and performance reviews to align operations with organizational goals.
• Manage, mentor, and develop employees through performance management, training, and career development planning.
• Promote employee engagement, workforce development, and succession planning.
• Demonstrate urgency and accountability to achieve operational goals, including in challenging situations.
• Build engaged, inclusive teams by coaching employees and developing talent.
• Partner with site leaders, employees, and stakeholders to manage disruptions, maintain customer relationships, and achieve shared objectives.
• Promote health, safety, quality, and continuous improvement by identifying ways to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and strengthen operational performance.
• Prioritize work, manage ambiguity, and communicate clearly with diverse audiences to align teams and support organizational goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager