
Production Team Leader - 2nd Shift
Cummins · Maxton, NC
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
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The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Cummins (industrial) in Maxton, NC. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways.
- Tools it names
- SPC
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $75k–$100k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 43 production supervisor openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 45 other live production postings in North Carolina.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $75k–$100k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 87%
- Lean 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SPC, Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Cummins
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Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
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Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Cummins in Maxton
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- Facility & Equipment Maintenance Manager · Reliability · Manager
Full description from CumminsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
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.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways
- ◆Enhancing Safety: By stopping work and reporting any major injury hazards immediately, you’ll help maintain a safe working environment.
- ◆Promoting Health: Reporting any work-related injuries, illnesses, incidents, or hazards will contribute to a healthier workplace.
- ◆Ensuring Compliance: Adhering to HSE standards, policies, and procedures ensures that the workplace meets all safety and environmental requirements.
- ◆Upholding Quality: Following standard work, process documentation, and quality procedures like SPC and poka-yoke will ensure high-quality outputs.
- ◆Supporting Delivery: Monitoring team performance and coordinating tasks will help meet work specifications, schedules, and quality standards.
- ◆Facilitating Communication: Effectively communicating with team members and support teams will ensure smooth operations and quick resolution of issues.
- ◆Fostering Continuous Improvement: Participating in training and development, and coaching less experienced team members, will drive ongoing improvements.
- ◆Encouraging Teamwork: Actively engaging in ways to improve quality, safety, processes, and material flow will enhance overall team performance.
To be successful in this role you will need the following
- ◆Collaborate Effectively: Build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals.
- ◆Communicate Clearly: Develop and deliver communications that are tailored to the needs of different audiences, ensuring clarity and understanding.
- ◆Make Quality Decisions: Make timely and well-informed decisions that help move the organization forward.
- ◆Drive Results: Consistently achieve results, even when faced with challenging circumstances.
- ◆Ensure Accountability: Hold yourself and others accountable to meet commitments and deliver on promises.
- ◆Instill Trust: Gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- ◆Manage Complexity: Navigate and make sense of complex and sometimes contradictory information to solve problems effectively.
- ◆Handle Conflict: Manage conflict situations effectively, minimizing disruptions and maintaining a positive work environment.
- ◆Champion Health and Safety: Model proactive health and safety behaviors, identify and report hazards, and participate in actions to improve workplace safety.
- ◆Apply Manufacturing Knowledge: Implement changes in processes, equipment, and applications to meet functional needs and drive continuous improvement.
- ◆Value Differences: Appreciate and leverage the diverse perspectives and cultures within the organization to enhance collaboration 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.
- ✓Must be able to work overtime as required.
- ✓Must be able to push/pull/lift 25lbs
Base Rate: $20.50 - $29.00/hr
Shift Premium: $1.00/hr
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We are looking for a talented Production Team Leader to join our 2nd Shift team specializing in Manufacturing for our Cummins Inc. facility in Maxton, NC .
