Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship

Daily Supplier Quality performance management – part non-conformance management, containment activity, validation of root cause analysis and 8D response and monitoring of supplier performance. Creating and maintaining monthly supplier quality performance dashboards and reports, as well as participating and running monthly quality meetings with suppliers. Supporting lead Quality Engineer with supplier visits and quality audits. Supporting in the completion of technical customer complaint 8D Investigations. Investigate potential internal or supplier part or process failures which have resulted in a failure at customer site. This will include becoming familiar with the 8D Investigation Process and Root Cause Analysis tools, with support and training from Lead Quality Engineer. 

Supporting Lead Quality Engineer

Role will involve supporting Lead Quality Engineer with individual tasks to manage overall site quality which could include:

Testing and inspection of part non-conformances.  Supporting with manufacturing non-conformances, and quality issues.  Improvement activities or project(s) with possible application of Six Sigma / DMAIC. Creating and updating of quality documentation and instructions such as Quality Alerts, Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures. Communication with other departments such as design engineering, procurement, sales, shop floor operatives, manufacturing engineering etc.  Management of non-conforming parts. Quality Assurance, such as ISO 9001 audit, or product compliance.  

Training:

The apprentice will train through a mix of on-the-job training and off-the-job learning. Will spend most of the time (around 80%) at work, gaining practical skills by working alongside experienced colleagues. The remaining time (at least 20%) will be dedicated to off-the-job learning, which includes workshops, online courses, and assignments to cover the theoretical knowledge required for the role. This combination ensures they develop both hands-on experience and a solid understanding of the industry.

Training Outcome:

To be decided.

Employer Description:
Bühler is active in over 140 countries and has more than 13,000 employees worldwide. Two billion people consume foods that are made with Bühler processes on a daily basis. These include flour, rice, pasta, chocolate, coffee, and beer. We are continuously working to create sustainable innovations for a better world. Our aim is to transform the world’s most pressing food and mobility challenges into sustainable technologies, process solutions and services. Our UK business has been in operation since 1928. Our UK Optical Sorter Business Unit headquarters and manufacturing facility are conveniently located in the London Docklands, where the Quality Industrial Intern role will also be based.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Initiative,Confident communicator,Proactive in approach,Self-starter