Production Planning Apprentice FLEXIBLE MEDICAL PACKAGING LIMITED

Flexible Medical Packaging Limited have an opportunity for a Production Planning Apprentice. To ensure customer satisfaction and fulfil expectations expressed in orders, quantity and time. To effectively coordinate customer requirements and production capacity of the factory and its resources. To represent the client's expectations.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 04 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £16,500.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday. Shifts to be disclosed.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    05 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000161007

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Plans, organises and conducts activities within own area in an effective manner towards achieving common objectives of FMP as well as the CliniMed Group
  • Reports deviations from the standard and takes corrective actions
  • Takes action to achieve KPI’s
  • Teamwork - builds relationships with own team and across the organisation, contributes to shaping the atmosphere of cooperation and increasing efficiency in the team
  • Creates and updates production plans for all work centres across the manufacturing facility
  • Respond to any necessary changes driven by material constraints or shifting Customer demand
  • Plan all new Customer requirements within 24 hours of receipt and confirm expected delivery date
  • Participate in daily production meetings
  • Maintain master production plan data - shifts/set ups/overtime/downtime/planned maintenance/ breakdowns and priorities
  • Supports continuous improvement in the job and develops/builds on existing processes to improve production flow, timely starts and inventory integrity

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard.
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0

Relevant training will be provided through Lancaster and Morecambe College.

Functional Skills may be required if entry requirements not met.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There is potential for the position to become permanent with further future progression upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Microsoft packages skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Desired

About the employer

FMP is one of the area’s leading manufacturers of medical devices and healthcare products and has been in operation for almost 50 years. With local sites in operation at White Lund (Morecambe) and White Cross (Lancaster), we manufacture an array of products which supply NHS, UK and global demand for healthcare related products. At FMP, our culture is to value our people, and our key values reflect the focus that we place into the importance and significance of everyone at FMP.

Employer

FLEXIBLE MEDICAL PACKAGING LIMITED

Address

Unit 8

White Cross Industrial Estate

Lancaster

LA1 4XS

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Training

Training provider

LANCASTER AND MORECAMBE COLLEGE

Contact

Charlie Helme

c.helme@lmc.ac.uk

01524521483

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 04 Jun 2023