Production Coordinator - 2nd Shift
Cummins
Rock Hill, SCPosted 3 days agoDiscoveredMatch locked
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About the role
We are looking for a talented
Production Coordinator
to join our
Shift team
specializing in
Manufacturing
at our Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems Business Unit facility in York, SC.
The Production Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of production activities within their assigned area. The coordinator serves as the frontline leader on the production floor and supports the supervisor by driving Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP) performance. The coordinator is expected to maintain a strong floor presence, identify issues early, and take immediate action or escalate when additional support is required.
The Production Coordinator should actively lead the line, not simply work a production station. Their primary responsibility is maintaining awareness of the entire operation, verifying required checks, driving accountability, responding to abnormalities, and keeping the supervisor informed.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways
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Champion workplace safety
by following HSE standards, identifying and reporting hazards, using appropriate PPE, and helping create an injury-free work environment.
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Protect quality and reduce waste
by following standard work, SPC requirements, poka-yoke methods, and visual standards to ensure products consistently meet specifications.
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Deliver products that meet customer expectations
by operating manual and automated equipment with precision to achieve required product characteristics, dimensions, and performance standards.
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Drive production performance
by meeting cycle times, achieving production goals, and maintaining a high level of proficiency in core manufacturing processes.
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Minimize quality and cost risks
by identifying non-conforming material, performing inspections, and escalating issues before they impact customers or operations.
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Support equipment reliability and operational efficiency
by performing operator care activities, maintaining clean work areas, and partnering with skilled trades to identify and address equipment issues.
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Contribute to continuous improvement
by actively participating in initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, material flow, and overall process effectiveness.
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Strengthen teamwork and plant performance
by communicating effectively with peers and support teams, completing required training, and remaining flexible to support changing business and production needs.
To be successful in this role you will need the following
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Communicate clearly and effectively
by sharing information, expectations, concerns, and updates in a way that ensures alignment across team members, support functions, and leadership.
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Demonstrate courage and speak up when needed
by addressing safety concerns, quality issues, production challenges, and process improvement opportunities before they become larger problems.
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Drive results consistently
by maintaining a strong focus on production goals, quality standards, and operational performance, even during challenging circumstances.
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Hold yourself and others accountable
by taking ownership of responsibilities, following through on commitments, and ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and on time.
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Champion health and safety excellence
by proactively identifying hazards, reporting concerns, following safety procedures, and contributing to an injury-free workplace culture.
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Apply strong manufacturing knowledge
by understanding equipment, processes, and production requirements to support efficient operations and continuous improvement efforts.
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Support continuous improvement initiatives
by identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and process effectiveness while helping implement sustainable solutions.
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Value diverse perspectives and foster teamwork
by respecting different backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to strengthen collaboration, problem-solving, and overall team performance.
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 some work experience or intermediate level knowledge obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.
Additional Responsibilities
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Safety
Ensure employees follow all safety requirements, including PPE, lifting devices, safe work practices, and established procedures. Address unsafe behaviors immediately and escalate concerns to the supervisor.
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Production
Monitor production throughout the shift against hourly and daily targets. Identify bottlenecks, staffing concerns, downtime, and other barriers that could prevent schedule attainment.
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Quality
Verify required quality checks, including
PDCA sheets
, are being completed correctly and at the required frequency. Address missing or incomplete documentation immediately.
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Accountability
Hold operators accountable for job performance, break times, work standards, quality requirements, PPE, housekeeping, and following standard processes.
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Staffing
Ensure operators are properly positioned based on production needs and make adjustments throughout the shift to maintain flow.
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Downtime Response
Respond immediately to production interruptions and engage Materials, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, or Controls as needed. Escalate unresolved issues to the supervisor.
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Material Flow
Verify required material, racks, tooling, and components are available to support production and communicate shortages before they impact the line.
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Standard Work
Ensure employees follow established standard work, AQARs, work instructions, and process requirements.
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Communication
Conduct effective shift start-up communication and communicate production status, downtime, quality concerns, safety issues, staffing concerns, and open actions to the supervisor.
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Shift Handoff
Provide an accurate turnover to the incoming coordinator/shift, including production results, open issues, partial trucks/rework, material concerns, and equipment problems.
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Employee Development
Support training and cross-training of operators and identify employees who need additional coaching or development.
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5S/Housekeeping
Maintain workplace organization and ensure operators complete required housekeeping and 5S activities.
Job
Manufacturing
Organization
Cummins Inc.
Role Category
On-site with Flexibility
Job Type
Shop
ReqID
2436704
Relocation Package
No
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.
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