School To Work- Continuous Improvement Operations - Spring 2026

Cummins Inc.
Florence, AL
**DESCRIPTION** We are looking for a talented **School to Work - Continuous Improvement Operations** person to join our team specializing in Purchasing for our Cummins Inc. facility in Florence, KY. **In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:** **Bridge the Gap Between Education and Employment** You'll help students transition smoothly from academic environments to professional settings by aligning school programs with workforce needs. **Develop Career Pathways** By collaborating with educators and employers, you can design structured career pathways that guide students toward meaningful employment opportunities. **Coordinate Internships and Work-Based Learning** Facilitating internships, apprenticeships, and job shadowing experiences gives students real-world exposure and builds their confidence. **Support Talent Pipeline Development** You'll play a key role in identifying and nurturing future talent for local industries, helping address workforce shortages and skill gaps. **Enhance Equity and Access** By ensuring underserved students have access to career resources and opportunities, you'll promote inclusive workforce development. **Track and Measure Outcomes** Monitoring student progress and employment outcomes helps improve program effectiveness and demonstrates impact to stakeholders. **Foster Employer Partnerships** Building strong relationships with local businesses ensures students gain relevant skills and increases job placement success. **Promote Soft Skills and Professional Readiness** You'll help students develop communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills that are essential for workplace success. **RESPONSIBILITIES** **To be successful in this role you will need the following:** **Understanding of Engineering Principles** A solid grasp of engineering fundamentals (mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, etc.) helps you align student learning with real-world applications. **Project Management Skills** You'll often coordinate programs, timelines, and partnerships-so being organized and able to manage multiple moving parts is essential. **Strong Communication & Collaboration** You'll work with students, educators, and industry partners. Clear, empathetic communication and relationship-building are critical. **Workforce Development Knowledge** Familiarity with labor market trends, industry certifications, and career pathways helps you design programs that meet employer needs. **Mentorship & Coaching Abilities** Supporting students as they transition into the workforce means being a guide, motivator, and resource for their growth. **Data-Driven Decision Making** Using metrics to evaluate program success, student outcomes, and employer satisfaction helps you continuously improve operations. **Problem-Solving & Adaptability** Engineering and operations often involve troubleshooting and adapting to changing conditions-skills that are equally valuable in program development. **Commitment to Equity & Inclusion** Ensuring all students-regardless of background-have access to opportunities is vital for long-term impact and community development. **QUALIFICATIONS** Job Requisition Type: School to Work - Spring 2026 Employment type: Full time Degree Type: BS, MS Educational Program: Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Start date: Jan 2026 Job Skill Requirements: Microsoft office Work Location: On-site **Job** Logistics **Organization** Cummins Inc. **Role Category** Hybrid **Job Type** Student - School To Work **Min Salary** $17.6 **Max Salary** $26.95 **Application End Date** 03-DEC-2025 **ReqID** 2421711 **Relocation Package** 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 to know your rights on workplace discrimination.
Posted 2025-11-04

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