We are not supporting candidates who require sponsorship for this position.
We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support.
We are committed to improving diversity and equality throughout Weetabix especially within our Recruitment processes.
We are always looking to enhance our current teams with diverse skills, experience, backgrounds and personalities; so if your skills and experience look a little different and you believe you can add value to the role and/or Weetabix, then we would love you to drop us your CV or apply! No candidate will ever meet 100% of the desired qualifications, skills and/or experience, but we are ambitious to attract the right talent for how we want our business to grow.
You might not be right for the role, yet but we are always looking for talented people!
The Process
Step 1: Apply via our Careers Website. A video submission will form part of your application, this is a chance for you to bring your CV to life!
Step 2: If your application is successful, you will be invited for a 1st Stage Virtual Interview from the week commencing 3rd February.
Step 3: Successful candidates from the virtual interview stage will then be invited to attend a Graduate Assessment centre at the Weetabix Burton Latimer site on the 27th and 28th February 2025.
Applicants significantly outside of the Burton Latimer area will have Hotel and Dinner costs paid for ahead of the first assessment day.
Step 4: Successful candidates will join Weetabix on the Graduate Scheme in September 2025.
The recipe!
The Graduate Trainee – Operations and Supply Chain will play a key role in helping us run our operational processes smoothly and find ways to make them even better within the FMCG business. This position is all about boosting production efficiency, optimising processes, and enhancing performance while keeping our supply chain operations running effortlessly. As a trainee, you will get to engage in exciting projects designed to foster operational excellence and meet our goals for cost, quality, and delivery.
Responsibilities:
Operational Process Support:
* Monitor and optimise daily operations, including scheduling and resource planning.
* Analyse performance and identify process improvement opportunities.
Continuous Improvement Initiatives:
* Participate in Lean Manufacturing and CI programs to enhance efficiency.
* Implement process improvements using Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S methodologies.
* Evaluate improvement impacts and suggest adjustments.
Production Planning and Control:
* Support production schedules to optimise resources and meet demand.
* Analyse performance metrics to resolve bottlenecks.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
* Track KPIs like downtime and OEE.
* Generate performance reports to identify trends and improvement areas.
Inventory and Material Flow Optimisation:
* Assist in inventory control and waste reduction.
* Collaborate with procurement and logistics to streamline material flow.
Logistics and Distribution Coordination:
* Coordinate with logistics for timely delivery.
* Support warehouse operations and inventory accuracy.
Process Mapping and Standardisation:
* Document workflows and develop SOPs.
* Ensure compliance with operational and quality standards.
Problem-Solving and Root Cause Analysis:
* Conduct root cause analysis and propose corrective actions.
* Utilise tools like Fishbone Diagrams and Pareto Analysis.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
* Collaborate with various teams to align operational and business objectives.
* Participate in cross-departmental projects to improve efficiency.
Minimum Requirements:
* A Degree in an Engineering or Operations discipline - Achieved or expected to achieve a 2:1 (Hons)
* Must have a right to work in the UK that is not time limited
* A want to build a career in the Food Manufacturing Industry
* Align with our Weetabix Values, but most importantly we are looking for candidates who are excited about working with us, and show a genuine passion for the role and their career!
Check out our website for more information: https://weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/careers/
Competitive salary & Annual Flexible benefits
* Annual bonus
* Double matched ER contributed pension scheme
* Annual Salary review
* Healthcare plan
* Access to 24/7 counselling service (in partnership with Grocery Aid)
Please Note: Our company policy is not to advertise salaries as we want to benchmark all candidates based on skills and experience that need to be evidenced upon application and screening.
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