We are looking for exceptional candidates who have the potential and ambition to become managers of the future specialising in; Commercial/Purchasing, Customer Service, Sales, Operations and Logistics.
The programme will give you a unique opportunity to experience working in all parts of the business with professional development training and support along the way. You will be mentored by and report to a Kite Managing Partner, who will provide insight into the operational side of Kite Packaging and support your learning.
Responsibilities
1. Working with the commercial and purchasing teams assisting with customer enquiries, supply chain management, sourcing of new products, and pricing.
2. Supporting account managers with customer service, communicating with Kite’s vast customer portfolio, and helping manage customer projects.
3. Working with the sales team targeting prospective customers, helping generate and manage enquiries, and learning about Kite’s product and solution offering.
4. Supporting warehouse operations, learning the warehouse management processes and distribution logistics planning.
5. Assisting branch manager with office administration, data management, and special project execution.
The apprentices will have the opportunity to participate in and learn about every business function of their local branch and will ultimately be able to shape their own career in the business function most suited to them within Kite.
Qualifications
Successful candidates will obtain a BSc (Hons.) degree which will include:
1. Identifying opportunities for technological improvement, selecting products from suppliers.
2. Working with market research professionals to translate consumer insight into packaging design features.
3. Identifying packaging opportunities and championing them to stakeholders.
4. Identifying and optimising solutions that improve sustainability and minimise environmental impact.
5. Managing complex projects to time and budget.
6. Generating new packaging products in response to briefs ensuring that packaging developed meets set requirements, legislation, and specifications.
7. Producing samples to optimise the end product; different materials, formats, and designs.
8. Running trials to check packaging for suitability and performance under various conditions.
9. Controlling specifications, production, and quality standards undertaking technical evaluations, selections, and negotiating with suppliers.
Key Details
Vacancy Title: Packaging Management Degree Apprenticeship Programme
Employer: Kite Packaging
Location: Sheppey Way Bobbing ME9 8QX
Wage Frequency: Custom
Number of Vacancies: 1
Vacancy Reference Number: 1000291517
Key Dates
Apply From: 14/12/2024
Closing Date For Applications: 2025-01-02 23:59:59
Interview Begin From: To be confirmed
Possible Start Date: 2025-09-01
Training
This is a 4-year programme integrating a professional, business degree (BSc. Hons.) focusing specifically on the Packaging Industry in collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University. The Apprenticeship Programme starts in September 2025 and involves attending Sheffield Hallam University on block study for a total of 20-25 days each year. All costs of attending the degree course, as well as the time off work required, will be covered by Kite Packaging.
Skills Required
1. Communication skills
2. Organisation skills
3. Team working
4. Initiative
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