Who We Are?
We are known for our innovation and ‘can-do’ attitude. A place where talent can thrive and develop as we grow. We invented the first industrial strength polymer safety barrier, revolutionizing workplace safety. We’ve been improving world standards ever since, introducing further advanced safety solutions, including our next generation RackEye IOT safety device.
Global blue-chip companies use our products including Coca-Cola, BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Amazon, and Heathrow airport to name but a few.
As a Production Planner Apprentice, you will embark on an exciting, structured, and varied career development path, ultimately playing a crucial role in the operations of a world class manufacturing facility.
We are continually investing in our people and offer bespoke training, professional study support and career opportunities for all – whether that’s helping you fulfil your potential in your current role or to help you aim even higher, we’ll work with you to make sure it happens.
Other group benefits include up to 33 days holiday (dependent upon role), pension, buy/sell holidays scheme, Cycle to work scheme, and free secure parking.
How you can help us:
Shadowing the Lead Production Planner (and working closely with the planning and production teams) you will:-
- Assist in creating, developing and scheduling production plans
- Participate in planning meetings
- Support in the analysis/reporting on plan specific metrics
- Develop ERP/scheduling knowledge and skills
- Assist, support and have the opportunity for lead various Operation related projects
- Prepare and maintain production reports and documentation
- Learn and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Learn and apply relevant best practices in production planning
- Assist in resolving production issues and ensuring smooth workflow
Your training plan
Supply chain practitioner (fast moving consumer good) (previously Operator Manager), level 3 qualification:
- You will attend college 1 week every quarter over the full period of the apprenticeship
- Functional skills if required
- The final year will involve completion of a portfolio and preparation for End Point Assessment (EPA). This measures the skills, knowledge and behaviours outlined in the standard and is carried out by ESFA approved organisations independent from the college
- Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this prior to taking the End Point Assessment
