Operations Manager Review
at Cummins
Degree Apprenticeship
Manufacturing
Darlington
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
4.2 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Day to day management of a factory which manufactures parts for the automotive industry. I'm also Chief of Staff for the senior leadership team.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy most of the content.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes. My leadership skills have improved, particularly in theoretical areas that back up my practical knowledge. I've also gained a much greater understanding on organizational culture which has helped me to make improvements in the workplace to improve employee engagement and satisfaction.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It's usually well organised. I appreciate the difficulties involved in getting a large group of people from different areas together in the same place at the same time. The Exec team do a good job.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive good support from my employer.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I receive good support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Most of the qualification helps me to perform better, particularly in organisation / culture / strategy areas.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
None that I'm interested in.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a great place to work. The culture and opportunities are the best I've known in nearly 40 years of work.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cummins?
Come and join us and grasp the opportunities available to grow and develop your career.
