Placement Student - Operations Management

Cummins Talent Acquisition
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📍 Darlington, County Durham, United KingdomFull time

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PLACEMENT STUDENT- OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (12 months)

 

We are looking for an enthusiastic  Business Management Student / Data Science Student or related disciplines  to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Engine Business Segment in Darlington, United Kingdom.  During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry.

 

The requirements are to be onsite for 3 days per week so you will need to be able to travel or relocate to the location on your own behalf.

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2027

 

 

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: 

  • Interacting with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Compiling and distributing Key Performance Indicators.
  • Using AI, Minitab and Excel to prepare data.
  • Design studies and systems to capture manufacturing data to understand performance.
  • Analyze manufacturing data providing key recommendations for improving capacity and efficiency.
  • Compile and conduct analysis on departmental budgets
  • Completing administration of employee records

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

  • Working towards a degree in Business Management, Data Science, or related disciplines with a desire to build your career within Operations Management. This role may also appeal to Engineering students looking to develop a Manufacturing Operations career.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, knowledge of Power BI and Minitab. Quick to learn IT systems.
  • Ability to present data effectively 

  • Candidates for this role should ideally be seeking a career within Operations Management.

     

    CLOSING DATE:  13th of November 2026

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.

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