My Background

Maya Middleton-Simmons

Every business has a journey—and Maya Simmons’ is one built on decades of leadership, strategy, and transformation. As the current Materials Director at the Charleston Turbo & ReCon Plant within Cummins' Components and Software business unit, Maya brings over 23 years of experience in supply chain and operations management. Her deep expertise spans across material planning, master scheduling, Six Sigma methodologies, and Integrated Business Planning. She’s led complex systems such as MRP/ERP and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), all while driving end-to-end process design and execution that delivers measurable results.

What truly sets Maya apart is her passion for people. She believes in equipping, empowering, and inspiring others to grow—whether through mentoring, coaching, or leading high-performing teams through change. Her leadership philosophy is rooted in process-based thinking and best practices, ensuring every team member has the tools and support to reach their full potential. Whether you're here to connect, collaborate, or learn from her journey, Maya’s story is one of continuous improvement, strong values, and a commitment to developing others while driving operational excellence.