Production Management Apprenticeship (Degree)

What will the apprentice be doing?

In addition to day release to attend university for external training the successful candidates will go through a structured training plan within the business. The apprentice will experience all aspects of the design, development, sales and manufacturing process.

In these departments you will receive training on how they work and will actually be a fully contributing member of the team.

This will require the candidate to work on various shift patterns over the 3 years.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

External Training:

Leeds Trinity: 3 days every 6 weeks over 3 years.

Internal Training:

You will rotate around the business to receive training and work experience in various departments covering:

• Product Design and Development
• Computer Aided Design
• Product knowledge
• Production Management and Control
• Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Use of automation and robotics
• Health and Safety
• Risk Assessments
• Use of Safe Systems of Work
• Employee training

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

On completion of the Chartered Managers Degree qualification it is anticipated that the candidate will join our Production Management Team as a department or shift manager (salary circa £30,000 pa). With the responsibility for that department / shift and reporting directly to the Production Manager. You will then have responsibility for ensuring your department achieves agreed performance targets, training and health and safety of the employees under your management control.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 5) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5) Essential
A Level or equivalent Must include Maths OR A Science OR Business (Grade C) Essential
Other Total UCAS Points Required (Grade 105 Points) Essential