Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship
- England
- Funded through the employer
- BPIF Training
Designed to develop multiple skills for a fast paced and efficient processing environment. Typically delivered over 12-18 months, this Apprenticeship covers core knowledge before specialising in one of four areas.
Core Knowledge:
- Relevant statutory, regulatory, organisational and health & safety regulations
- Meeting customer requirements and delivering to targets
- Manufacturing standard operation procedures (SOPs) adherence and development of lean processes
- Process equipment monitoring, data collection, error proofing and operating procedures
- Tools and methods of effective problem solving using data, reports and documents
- Improving safety, quality, cost or process efficiently
- Communication methods within the manufacturing environment
- Maintaining a safe and efficient work site through work place organisation
Specialist Focus (one of four routes is chosen):
1. Production / Assembly Role
Focused on following the current job instructions, delivering to standard operating procedures and more technical focus on ensuring components are operating effectively.
2. Inspection / Quality Assurance Role
Covering a range of aspects including sample collection, testing procedures, accurately interpreting data and reporting findings.
3. Logistics / Material Handling Role
Skills for following the correct job instructions, safely moving equipment, utilising relevant equipment and carrying out quality checks.
4. Processing / Finishing Role
Ensuring operates are able to utilise equipment for finishing procedures, understand time constraints, monitoring and controlling operations and carrying out quality checks.