Flow Room Manager Apprenticeship - (Days) - Level 6 BSc Supply Chain and Logistics

The Flow Room is the place where live operational information comes together.

Duties will include:

You’ll learn how to monitor parcel flow, spot bottlenecks, support decisions, coordinate responses to faults and work with teams across the site to keep the operation moving Monitor parcel flow through automated parcel sorting systems Use live data to identify issues and support quick decision-making Learn how to use systems such as SCADA, yard management systems, warehouse systems and Automated Guided Vehicle operating systems Work with operations, engineering, transport and control teams Help prioritise faults, blockages and system issues Support trailer and yard flow across the site Contribute to continuous improvement activity and better ways of working

Training:
As part of the apprenticeship, you’ll study online with University of Wales Trinity Saint David towards a BSc Supply Chain and Logistics qualification The programme runs over four academic years of part-time study and includes topics such as data analytics, lean thinking, organisational management, warehousing and inventory operations, capacity planning, logistics technologies, supply chain operations, supply chain technologies and risk management No regular travel is required for study

Training Outcome:
This is a permanent apprenticeship designed to help you build the skills, confidence and experience needed for future management opportunities at Royal Mail On successful completion, you’ll be well placed to apply for management roles on site, which currently start from £36,353

Employer Description:

At Royal Mail we value our people and we want our people to be proud to work for our businesses. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. We are responsible for the largest B2B customer database in the UK and are one of the largest employers in the UK, providing one in every 194 jobs. Royal Mail is a forward thinking, innovative organisation, that is also committed to reducing emissions and improving air quality in our communities. This includes investing in technologies such as electric vehicles, drones, alternative fuel trucks and energy improvements to our estate. For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/

Working Hours :
Day shift, working patterns across a 7-day operation, generally between 07:00 and 19:00. Weekend working can be expected.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness