Apprentice Operations Analyst

On a day-to-day basis as an apprentice, you will be doing the following:

Support the reporting of operational data Develop and support the analysis of operational data to drive improvement Operational implant to help schedule customer orders in the most efficient way.  Work to support the capacity balancing between plants ensuring minimised costs and impact on transport capability.  Support the mapping of paper stock availability to operational requirement, maximising our ability to service our customer base.  Scrutinize corrugator feedback for data anomalies, highlighting issues and supporting resolutions.  Understand and assist to minimise lead time to achieve maximum output.  Support other departments with enquiries.  React to a live production environment and all the challenges it creates.  Track order intake and available capacity. 

Training:

All aspects of your training will be delivered on-site with your employer.

As an apprentice you will receive from your employer 6 hours each week for your off the job training, this included as part of your working weekly hours. Off the job training is there to help with your learning and development of the knowledge, skills and behaviors as part of your apprenticeship standard.

Majority of these 6 hours will be spent on site with your mentor learning, along with having time set aside away from your normal day to day working environment for you to complete study time in which will help you with the completion of targets set by your assessor (e.g. workbooks, online learning, research, self-study). You will also have regular site visits every ten to twelve weeks from your designated assessor, who will monitor your progress throughout your apprenticeship program.

Training Outcome:
Potential for the candidate to progress through the company and gain experience within all sectors. The main aim is to bring somebody into the team and for them to develop and become a key team member. We are looking to invest our knowledge, skills, and time in the right person. This position has the potential to develop into a successful career for the right candidate with the position growing with the company.

Employer Description:
Board24 is the largest sheet feeder in the UK, supplying corrugated board to the specification desired across three locations in England and Scotland. We have been manufacturing corrugated sheetboard for over 30 years. In that time our knowledge, expertise and capabilities have increased significantly and continue to do so. Board24 expanded the product offering when Cases24 became a part of the business in 2009 and has gone on to become the first choice supplier of volume glued cases to the trade.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday – 08:00 – 16:00

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Practical Skills,Enthusiastic & Committed,Timekeeping,Reliable