Production Planning / Supply Chain Apprentice

This job description represents only the primary areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

Gain a detailed understanding of Engineering drawings and manufacturing processes to develop the skills and understanding to interpretate and analyse long term and short term production plans Develop an understanding of project plans and how they inform and influence production plans Learn and develop knowledge of company planning tool – Epicflow Preparing, maintaining and updating production schedules to ensure timely delivery of manufactured goods. Plan and prioritise operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay Monitoring and adjusting schedules if required. Identify any potential delays or problems in the production process and devise ways to overcome them. Communicating and coordinating production plans with Production Management and Supervisors on a daily basis and by attendance of update meetings Communicating production schedules and dates to the Project Management team coordinate with material procurement and logistics teams to ensure the timely availability of raw materials and sub contract operations Participation in the development and preparation of various reports to inform and support the operations team Assist with monthly and yearly stock checks Active participation in Lean and continuous improvement projects and activities. Provide cover for the Planning Manager, in their absence, and cover/lead meetings & activities as necessary i.e. SIOPs, Stock takes Capacity planning – understand the Sales funnel and capacities in all relevant departments, creating capacity constraints matrices and action plans to address with relevant stakeholders RCCP (Rough Cut Capacity Planning) – understand the long-term objectives of the business, so Capex and relevant larger scale plans can be put in place to hit key milestones Coach and assist the Production Managers/Supervisors to develop detailed manning & resource plans to satisfy business requirements Become a practitioner and develop & maintain D365, especially with how it’s used for Stock and interfaces with Planning (in future)

Training:

Supply chain practitioner (fast moving consumer good) (previously Operator Manager), level 3 qualification: 

You will attend college 1 week every quarter over the full period of the apprenticeship  Functional skills if required  The final year will involve completion of a portfolio and preparation for End Point Assessment (EPA). This measures the skills, knowledge and behaviours outlined in the standard and is carried out by ESFA approved organisations independent from the college  Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this prior to taking the End Point Assessment 

Training Outcome:
Full time employment for Wakefield Acoustics.

Employer Description:
Wakefield Acoustics are owned by CECO Environmental, a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company whose solutions protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment. As a part of CECO’s Thermal Acoustics business group, Wakefield Acoustics have grown to become one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of advanced industrial, commercial and environmental noise control systems

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm. 8.30am - 2.00pm, Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Initiative,Commitment skills,Proactive,Flexible,Ability to work to deadlines,Reliable,Trustworthy