Business Improvement Apprentice

To assist and develop in identifying areas within the business that require improvement To develop skills to manage and deliver small to medium sized projects within agreed scope, cost and time plans. Assist and develop in the development of teams to help implement changes required to achieve KPI driven objectives. To assist and develop in the delivery of 5s methodology To contribute, develop and support improvements using lean principles and kaizen tools. To assist in carrying out problem solving using industry standard tools and techniques To support the generation of ideas that contribute to process improvement activities To assist in the continued development of IVCs continuous improvement processes To support and develop in techniques for eliminating process waste using fact finding and analysis tools To gain knowledge to assist in implementing lean six sigma tools and techniques for use at IVCB and assist in training necessary staff To assist and support the continued implementation of a continuous improvement culture To gain knowledge and assist on small to medium sized projects, providing cross functional support to ensure successful implementation To assist and support business objectives to ensure business growth and supply of products to our customers Effectively utilise the Microsoft office software and other internal computerised systems to produce plans, data bases and reports to support business improvement

Training:

Level 2 Lean manufacturing operative apprenticeship standard, delivered by Derby College Group.

Training Outcome:

Business improvement/continuous lead for the right candidate.

Employer Description:
IVC Brunel Healthcare is the UK’s number one vitamin manufacturer. We specialise in the production of vitamin, mineral and nutritional supplements. Our UK production facility produces a range of goods available on shelves worldwide. We have a wealth of knowledge covering both private label and contract manufacture, and our customers include some of the globe’s best-known retailers. We are also the vitamin manufacturer of choice for many of the world’s best-known pharmaceutical brands.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm Requirement to work early and later to support shift workers

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative