Placement Student- UK Logistics Centre Operations

Overview

Placement student supporting logistics operations and continuous improvement at a UK centre.

Key Responsibilities

• ergonomics
• lifting equipment
• pick-pack
• data analysis
• continuous improvement
• logistics coordination

Tasks

-Ergonomics projects to improve manual handling processes with the use of lifting equipment. -Review and improve current picking & packing processes for production & aftermarket customers. -Participate in requirements gathering sessions, data analysis and presenting findings to the leadership team. Share best practices with other sites in the Cummins network. -Using Continuous Improvement and Industrial Engineering techniques to measure processes and quantify improvements. -Identifying Continuous Improvement opportunities within the facility and rolling out improvement projects. -Coordinating cross-functional UK Logistics Centre projects with strategic importance to business transitions or processes.

Requirements

• supply chain
• logistics
• statistics
• excel
• problem solving
• communication

What You Bring

-We are looking for a wide range of applicants studying towards a Business/Supply Chain/Logistics/Planning/Statistics degree. -Strong knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Excel would be beneficial. -Solution orientated with excellent problem-solving skills. -Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to present confidently to a wide range of stakeholders.

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About Cummins Europe

-The company has 17 manufacturing sites across Europe, establishing itself as a leading power solutions provider. -Engineers and manufactures advanced diesel, gas, and electric engines, power generation systems, and drivetrains for global markets. -Specializes in powering buses, trucks, marine vessels, and military vehicles, exemplified by projects from Darlington to Krakow. -Operates a unique European test facility in Darlington that develops fuel-agnostic powertrains, including hydrogen-capable combustion engines. -Delivers expertise across industrial, transport, marine, mining, energy, and defence sectors, offering both new builds and remanufactured power solutions.

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