operations manager Review
at Cummins
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering, Material and Mineral Engineering
Darlington
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.1 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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:
3/5
Materials team manager
day to day running of the materials department.
Reporting of downtime and updating KPIs
ongoing project work for EMF
HSE focused project work
Work plans and affective one to ones
delivering TMS/AWS
Data crunching for line stoppages
day to day running of the materials department.
Reporting of downtime and updating KPIs
ongoing project work for EMF
HSE focused project work
Work plans and affective one to ones
delivering TMS/AWS
Data crunching for line stoppages
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
i enjoy the practical side of it and putting my learnings into practice
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
new skills include
project insights and completing tasks to a deadline
Finance insights
Operations and technology skills
HR skills
Team development
stakeholder engagement
project insights and completing tasks to a deadline
Finance insights
Operations and technology skills
HR skills
Team development
stakeholder engagement
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
it is very well organized and they make sure that the off the job training is completed
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
a lot of support. i am allowed to leave site to attend modules at the university
i have an onsite mentor who also helps me a lot
i have an onsite mentor who also helps me a lot
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
a lot of support, i have monthly triparte meetings to discuss my progress and see if i need any help
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
it helps me a lot. i get to see the overall picture and the goals of the company and not just my departments goals
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
not particularly, i have attended awards events but thats about it
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?
Yes
Why?
great place to work and they have helped me a lot with my career
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cummins?
do the best you can and you will be rewarded. don't be afraid to ask and put yourself forward for any opportunity
