Cummins

Maintenance Leader

Cummins • $80K — $95K *
York, SC 29745In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field required
  • Strong supervisory and leadership experience in maintenance
  • Proven track record in implementing predictive maintenance strategies
  • Experience managing budgets and key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Ability to foster a diverse and inclusive team environment
  • Familiarity with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles and practices

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the maintenance strategy aligned with business goals
  • Lead initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and uptime
  • Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity
  • Cultivate a high-performing maintenance team through coaching and mentorship
  • Oversee the management of maintenance budgets and operational plans
  • Execute capital improvement projects to support long-term objectives
  • Collaborate across departments to achieve manufacturing excellence

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead strategic projects and initiatives
  • Inclusive work environment that values diverse perspectives
  • Professional development and mentoring opportunities
  • Ability to make a significant impact on operational excellence
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams to drive results
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are looking for a talented Maintenance Leader to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our CDBS (Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems) location at York, SC.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
  • Drive Predictive Reliability: Leverage manufacturing prognostics, advanced analytics, and real-time equipment data to anticipate failures, reduce unplanned downtime, and improve operational performance.
  • Lead Strategic Projects: Manage capital and operational projects by balancing scope, schedule, and resources to deliver measurable business results and sustainable improvements.
  • Optimize Maintenance Performance: Develop and execute preventative and predictive maintenance strategies using equipment data and maintenance records to improve reliability, efficiency, and productivity.
  • Enable Data-Driven Decisions: Extract meaningful insights through data mining, visualization, and trend analysis to identify opportunities, solve problems, and support informed decision-making.
  • Strengthen Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, operations, maintenance, and leadership teams to align priorities, resolve challenges, and achieve shared manufacturing objectives.
  • Build and Develop High-Performing Teams: Foster an inclusive team environment that values diverse perspectives, develops talent, and empowers employees to contribute at their highest potential.
  • Champion Safety and Operational Excellence: Model proactive health and safety behaviors while driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workplace safety, quality, and efficiency.
  • Balance Priorities and Stakeholder Needs: Plan, prioritize, and communicate effectively across multiple stakeholders, ensuring commitments are met while adapting to changing business and operational requirements.


Responsibilities

To be successful in this role you will need the following:
  • Set the Strategic Direction: Develop and execute the Maintenance mission, vision, strategy, and long-term roadmap, ensuring alignment with Cummins Operating System (COS) principles and plant business priorities.
  • Drive Equipment Reliability: Lead TPM initiatives, optimize preventive maintenance programs, improve equipment criticality processes, and ensure effective shutdown planning to maximize uptime and operational performance.
  • Champion Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement reliability, maintenance, and process improvement opportunities that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
  • Develop High-Performing Teams: Build a strong maintenance culture through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, apprenticeship development, recognition, accountability, and employee ownership.
  • Deliver Business Results: Manage maintenance AOPs, budgets, KPIs, resources, and customer agreements to achieve operational and financial objectives.
  • Lead Capital Improvement Initiatives: Oversee capital projects from planning through execution, ensuring investments support long-term reliability, capacity, and business growth objectives.
  • Build Strong Cross-Functional Partnerships: Collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, and leadership teams to resolve challenges, align priorities, and drive site-wide success.
  • Advance Standardization and Best Practices: Represent Maintenance across the site and broader organization by promoting benchmarking, knowledge sharing, standardization, and continuous improvement to elevate overall performance.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:
A STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or related bachelor degree or higher, required.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:
Significant level of relevant work experience, including supervisory and leadership experience, required.

Qualifications

  1. Develop and lead the site Maintenance Mission, Vision, strategy, and long-term roadmap aligned with Cummins COS and plant business priorities.
  2. Drive equipment reliability and operational excellence through TPM, PM optimization, equipment criticality, shutdown planning, and continuous improvement.
  3. Lead people development and culture through coaching, succession planning, apprenticeship development, recognition, accountability, and ownership.
  4. Manage Maintenance AOP, budget, KPIs, resources, customer agreements, and capital improvement projects to achieve site business objectives.
  5. Represent Maintenance across the site and broader organization, driving cross-functional collaboration, benchmarking, standardization, and continuous improvement.
  6. This role is 100% onsite
  7. This role manages approximately 15 to 20 hourly team members across three shifts


About Cummins

Cummins Power Generation is a world leader in the design and manufacture of power generation equipment, including PowerCommand standby and prime power systems. They also provide single-source warranty, planned maintenance, and round-the-clock emergency service 24 hours a day, seven days a week including back-up power rental through their network of distributors. Part of the world-wide power systems business which has annual sales of more than $1.2 billion, Cummins Power Generation's strength comes from being a division of Cummins Inc. Cummins Power Generation has unique expertise in that all aspects of generator set design, manufacture and service have been brought together in one company. All the major components - the engine, alternator and control systems - are manufactured by divisions of Cummins. This integral approach means each element of a generating set is matched to work in harmony from the start. Providing what the customer wants is at the core of Cummins' manufacturing philosophy. For generating set customers this means a choice of mobile, stationary, open or sound attenuated versions is available for all models.

Cummins Careers

Join the dynamic world of Cummins, a global leader in power solutions, where innovation and leadership drive our mission to power a more prosperous world. At Cummins, we offer unparalleled job opportunities in engineering, technology, and business management, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and impactful careers. Work You’ll Do At Cummins, you’ll be part of a team that values diversity and is committed to creating inclusive growth opportunities for all employees. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work. We believe in your potential and encourage every team member to reach their personal and professional goals. Join our industry-leading team to help develop groundbreaking solutions and technologies that impact markets and communities across the globe. Your work at Cummins will not only contribute to global innovation but also ensure sustainable practices that benefit future generations. Professional Growth and Development Cummins is dedicated to the professional growth of its employees. We offer a variety of leadership and diversity training programs designed to enhance your skills and advance your career. From hands-on internships for emerging talents to leadership programs for seasoned professionals, Cummins provides resources and global opportunities to learn, thrive, and lead in your respective field. Innovative Work Environment Our commitment to innovation is at the core of what we do. At Cummins, you will collaborate with skilled colleagues who are eager to share knowledge and ideas. We foster an environment where creative thinking and proactive leadership are encouraged, driving us forward in the areas of clean energy and environmental sustainability. Benefits and Culture Cummins employees enjoy a range of benefits designed to support their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Among these are comprehensive health care options, competitive retirement plans, and flexible work arrangements. Our supportive culture champions community involvement and a work-life balance that accommodates the diverse needs of our team members. Join Our Team Explore the numerous job opportunities at Cummins where your skills and interests can be matched with the right position, helping you to excel. We are continuously hiring and looking for ambitious, curious, and innovative individuals ready to make a significant impact. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest at Cummins by following our careers blog. Gain insights from insiders, learn about our employment practices, and discover how our team is leading the charge in global power solutions. Job Alert Emails Customize your experience by subscribing to Cummins job alerts. Receive updates on new postings, company news, and insider tips directly tailored to your career interests. See what exciting and rewarding opportunities await at Cummins. At Cummins, your career is just beginning. Join us, and power your potential on a global stage.
Learn more about Cummins
Size
59,900 employees
Market Cap
$34.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.7 billion
Founded
1919
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$19.8 billion
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