Operations Placement Student Review

by Cummins

Rating

4.2/5
  • Skills
    4.3
  • Responsibilities
    4.0
  • Support & Guidance
    5.0
  • Culture
    3.8
  • Your Impressions
    4.3

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
  • I run the continuous improvement scheme which consists of a series of digital and physical submission point for ideas which are discussed in a weekly forum. I collect the ideas, assign them to owners and track them throughout the completion process. I also work on a variety of projects, digitalizing and automating manual tasks, assisting with business transitions and the like.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
  • I have learnt how to use a variety of digital tools like Microsoft forms, excel and power automate, which I have used on automation projects. I have also improved my teamwork and communication skills by working on projects with a range of stakeholders.


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
  • 4/5

  • Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
  • 4/5

    Responsibilities

  • 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
  • I have been given a good deal of responsibility during this placement, running projects with significant budgets and doing meaningful work around the site. At the same time, I was given a good deal of training and support during this process so that I have not felt overwhelmed by the tasks I've been given.


  • Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
  • 4/5

    Support & Guidance

  • 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
  • I have received a good amount of support from my managers and team members, as well as the other employees here at the company. Everyone is very willing to help and to work with me on the projects I am working on.


  • How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
  • 5/5

    Culture

  • 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • The culture and atmosphere are very welcoming and friendly. At break times, people come together to chat and joke and things are more relaxed but even during normal hours people are willing to stop and help when you need it.


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate the social opportunities?
  • 3/5

  • How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
  • 4/5

    Your Impressions

  • 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
  • I have enjoyed my placement very much. I like the work I've been given and the people I work with.


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
  • 4/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 5/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Cummins
  • 4/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Cummins
  • This is a great company to work for and you should definitely apply if there is a role you're interested in. Cummins is very invested in internal development so there will always be opportunities for growth in your career here.


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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Logistics and Operations

East Midlands

May 2023


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