Summary
The Apprentice will be responsible for coordinating the materials and production needs necessary for timely product assembly and delivery. This position encompasses three key areas: Material Panning, Production Planning and Logistics Coordinating.
Wage
£15,740.91 a year
The salary will be reviewed on the anniversary of start date
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Depending on rotations: Monday - Thursday, 08.00 - 16.30. Friday, 08.00 - 13.00. or Monday – Thursday 7.30-15.30 Friday 07.30-14.30
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Responsibilities you will learn to undertake:
* Ensure parts and materials are available to support production plans in all areas of manufacturing and create and maintain supplier schedules and expedite parts and materials.
* Create production schedules and prioritise Works orders for production optimisation. Release and maintain Works Orders and prepare any other documents required for production.
* Complete status reports for production progress, work in process and inventory.
* Ensure all logistics paperwork raised, bookings of stock movements in and out of the company and stores are completed accurately and timely.
* Plan, review and maintain stock levels through planning of perpetual stock counts.
* Interact with the relevant manufacturing manager on a daily basis to resolve issues regarding manufacturing efficiencies or additional information such as staff availability (Sickness, leave, etc).
* Maintain all planning parameters in the MRP systems to ensure parts and materials are scheduled to include time necessary for internal testing and quality assurance etc.
* Ensure inventory is appropriately identified, labelled and placed into stock in accordance with standard operating processes.
* Provide accurate and timely management reporting of KPIs.
* Continually seek improvements relative to inventory and supply, and make recommendations designed to reduce costs and improve methods.
* Ensure Health and Safety standards for all incoming materials are fully communicated and understood.
* Additional responsibilities and projects as required by the business.
Where you’ll work
Summerfield Lane
Summerfield
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY11 7RZ
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Your training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
* Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
* Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
* Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
* Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
* Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
* Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
* Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Your training plan
* Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located in Worcester (WR4 9GN).
* You will receive a training plan that is specific to your qualification, with sessions that are delivered through a combination of face-to-face and remote.
* Additional training for functional skills in English and Maths will be undertaken if needed.
* You will receive monthly visits from your assigned Learning and Development Specialist, who will set you work, monitor your development and wellbeing, and discuss training sessions. They will also prepare you for your End Point Assessment to gain Level 3 Business Administration qualification.
* There is also a five-day teambuilding residential trip that is held in the spring of each year offered to all apprentices on programme.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade A*-C/ 5-9)
* Mathematics (grade A*-C/ 5-9)
* Science (grade A*-C/ 5-9)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
* Good Attention to Detail
* Proactive Attitude
Other requirements
•Aged 18+ due to site requirements •Clean driving licence due to site requirements •To have consistently lived in the UK for at least 5 years •To be able to pass a Security Clearance • Any Health and Safety related qualifications or Forklift licence - These are not required, but desirable as you will be trained in both areas. • To be ethically happy working in the Defence industry