Manufacturing Shop Operations Manager
Cummins · Frankfort, KY
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Cummins (industrial) in Frankfort, KY. Plan, Adapt, and Communicate Effectively - Prioritize work, manage ambiguity, and communicate clearly with diverse audiences to align teams, drive execution, and support organizational goals.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Machining, Casting
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Kentucky: typical posted base $143k–$280k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 22 production engineer openings in Kentucky, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 21 other live production postings in Kentucky.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 10+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 68%
- EHS / safety 41%
- Root cause 36%
- New product launch 32%
- Lean 27%
- SAP 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Machining, Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Cummins
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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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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