ASHTON MUNSON
Clymer,NY
Summary
Material delivery team manager with progressive leadership experience at Cummins, overseeing daily operations, staffing, development, and safety performance. Proven record improving operational efficiency through inventory and material flow optimization. Experienced in ERP systems and cross-functional delivery of manufacturing initiatives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
ATF Team Manager | Material Delivery
Cummins Inc.
Lakewood, New York
02.2026 - Current
- Lead daily operations for Material Delivery Team 029, providing direction and support for hourly employees, support staff, and team leaders.
- Manage employee performance, attendance, development planning, coaching, and documentation while maintaining compliance with company policies and HR standards.
- Drive safety initiatives through audits, incident investigations, risk mitigation, and employee engagement activities.
- Partner with Quality, Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Safety, and Warehouse teams to resolve operational challenges and improve material flow throughout the plant.
- Lead continuous improvement projects focused on inventory accuracy, material presentation, storage optimization, operator efficiency, and waste reduction.
- Coordinate staffing plans, workforce allocation, shift coverage, and production support to meet business requirements.
- Support launch activities and material delivery planning for new product introductions, including Titanium engine implementation.
- Develop and mentor team members through regular coaching, training, performance discussions, and career development activities.
- Utilize operational metrics and data analysis to identify gaps, monitor performance, and implement corrective actions.
- Champion a culture of accountability, safety, teamwork, and customer-focused execution.
Material Delivery Flow Coordinator
Cummins Inc.
Lakewood, NY
05.2024 - 02.2026
- Coordinated daily material delivery workflow activities to optimize production efficiency and resource allocation.
- Used ERP every day to help with the efficiency of my team.
- Monitored inventory levels, and initiated requests for necessary material from the JAW warehouse.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues and enhance communication. Teams including Quality, Planning, Packaging, Low Volume Assembly, X-15 Assembly, Machining, Test, Final Parts, warehousing, etc.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations when handling hazardous materials or equipment.
- Assisted Laurence Edwards and Kaveeya Tamizh Muthalvan with the ongoing EMF project.
- Organized training sessions for staff on how to use new systems or tools related to the flow process.
- Led the material delivery setup for the Platinum engine on the Low Volume line, and I am currently working on the early stages of setting up the process for the new Titanium engine on the X-15 line.
Materials Specialist
Cummins Inc.
Lakewood
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Loading and delivering materials using different powered vehicles in which I'm licensed (Cushman, tugger, and forklift).
- Delivered and picked up materials following specifications from the ERP system on scan guns.
- Maintaining a good relationship and a team-first mentality with fellow team members.
- Reported faulty equipment, safety concerns, and part quality issues to supervisors to help keep safety and quality a top priority.
Customer Service/Maintenance and Repair
Evergreen Outfitters
Mayville
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Resolved customer inquiries, complaints, and issues, providing insightful solutions.
- Managed time by prioritizing workload, and juggling multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Answered inbound calls to greet and assist customers with various needs and questions.
- Followed work orders and specifications to determine required locations and the nature of repairs on water vessels.
- Completed minor repairs and adjustments on facility-wide structures, equipment, and systems.
- Handled high-volume task loads, prioritizing assigned work orders in alignment with critical needs.
- Generated preventive maintenance schedules and work orders to address ongoing and unscheduled maintenance requests.
Education
Associate of Science - Individual Studies
Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NY05-2023
Skills
Leadership and operations
- Team leadership
- Employee development
- Performance management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Workforce planning
- Safety leadership
- Continuous improvement
- Lean manufacturing
- ERP systems expertise
- Inventory management
- Material flow optimization
- Root cause analysis
- Data analysis and metrics
- Project management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Process improvement
Timeline
ATF Team Manager | Material Delivery
Cummins Inc.
02.2026 - Current
Material Delivery Flow Coordinator
Cummins Inc.
05.2024 - 02.2026
Materials Specialist
Cummins Inc.
02.2023 - 05.2024
Customer Service/Maintenance and Repair
Evergreen Outfitters
04.2021 - 08.2022
Associate of Science - Individual Studies
Jamestown Community College