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Manufacturing Shop Operations Manager

Cummins Inc.

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Location
Multiple U.S. locationsHybrid
Work Authorization
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Job overview

Cummins is seeking a Manufacturing Shop Operations Manager for its CDBS facility in Frankfort, Kentucky. The manager will lead manufacturing operations, oversee production, and drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement. The role also includes operational planning, performance measurement, employee development, and collaboration with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. A college, university, or equivalent degree and significant relevant managerial, leadership, and budgetary experience are required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Manufacturing LeadershipOperational Performance ManagementContinuous ImprovementProduction OperationsBusiness PlanningEmployee DevelopmentAccountabilityTeam LeadershipCollaborationSafety ManagementPrioritizationAdaptabilityCommunication

Qualifications

College or Equivalent DegreeSignificant Relevant Work ExperienceManagerial ExperienceLeadership ExperienceBudgetary Experience

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

We are looking for a talented Manufacturing Shop Operations Manager to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our CDBS (Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems) Facility in Frankfort, KY.

How You Will Make an Impact

  • Provide Manufacturing Leadership - Lead manufacturing operations across a small to medium-sized plant, department, or multiple shifts to ensure safe, efficient, and productive performance.

  • Drive Operational Excellence- Deliver results in safety, quality, delivery, and cost by setting clear expectations, monitoring performance, and leading continuous improvement efforts.

  • Measure and Improve Performance- Establish, track, and analyze key operational metrics to identify opportunities, drive accountability, and achieve business objectives.

  • Lead Production Operations- Oversee assembly, fabrication, or machining operations to ensure production schedules, quality standards, and customer requirements are consistently met.

  • Build Strong Partnerships- Collaborate effectively with customers, suppliers, shop floor employees, and key stakeholders to support operational success and resolve business challenges.

  • Manage Business Planning- Lead annual operating plans, forecasting activities, and performance reviews to align manufacturing operations with organizational goals.

  • Develop and Coach Talent- Manage, mentor, and develop employees through performance management, training, and career development planning.

  • Foster a High-Performing Culture- Promote employee engagement, workforce development, and succession planning to build capable teams and support long-term business success.

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

  • Drive Results - Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and accountability to consistently achieve operational goals, even in challenging situations.

  • Lead and Develop High-Performing Teams - Build engaged, inclusive teams by coaching employees, developing talent, and creating an environment where individuals can grow and succeed.

  • Collaborate Across the Organization - Partner effectively with site leaders, employees, and stakeholders to navigate disruptions, maintain customer relationships, and achieve shared objectives.

  • Champion Continuous Improvement and Safety - Promote a culture of health, safety, quality, and continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and strengthen operational performance.

  • Plan, Adapt, and Communicate Effectively - Prioritize work, manage ambiguity, and communicate clearly with diverse audiences to align teams, drive execution, and support organizational goals.

**Education, Licenses, Certifications: **

College, university, or equivalent degree required.

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

**Experience: **

Significant level of relevant work experience, including managerial, leadership, and budgetary experience, required.

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Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2440474

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site No

Cummins and E-Verify

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 8,293 open Operations Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Kentucky median$80–108K/yr79 salary ranges
  • Kentucky median$7/hr22 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 161 open Operations Manager jobs in Kentucky and 8,293 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Kentucky
Experience
Operations Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (6,249 postings).
Education
1,745 of the 8,293 open Operations Manager jobs (21%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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