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Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship – Level 2

Start Date : Flexible, contact our team for more information
Location : Wellington Campus

COURSE FEATURES

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Health & Safety – Understand regulations, safe working practices, and environmental compliance

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Production & Quality Control – Learn about standard operating procedures

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Lean Manufacturing Principles – Apply continuous improvement techniques

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Problem-Solving & Efficiency – Use data analysis and structured problem-solving tools

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You will be expected to work safely and meet the exacting quality standards demanded in a fast paced and efficient processing environment, and develop into a multi-skilled operator.  A lean manufacturing operative can be required to carry out manufacturing activities on multiple products with different specifications, and will be required to contribute, develop and support improvement in the manufacturing operation using continuous improvement methods.

Relevant statutory, organisational and health and safety regulations relating to lean manufacturing operations and safe practices. Compliance procedures/systems in line with regulatory requirements e.g. ISO 14001 or other relevant environmental standards. Their individual roles and responsibilities within the organisation and the flexibility required to deliver products to meet customers costs/delivery targets/requirements. Manufacturing standard operation procedures (SOPs) adherence and development of lean processes. Process equipment monitoring, data collection, error proofing and operating procedures e.g. ISO 9002 or other relevant quality standards. The tools and methods of effective problem solving using data, reports and documents to resolve production related issues e.g. A3 report, graphs, matrices and escalate concerns. How to study and identify ways to improve the safety, quality, cost or process efficiency using lean manufacturing tools. How to share information using a range of methods within the manufacturing environment. How to maintain a safe and efficient work site through work place organisation e.g. 5s and process ownership.
After successful completion, many apprentices remain employed with the company and move onto Level 3 Engineering qualifications
Learners must be at least 16 years old. Apprentices must hold at least a GCSE grade 1 or equivalent in English and maths and will be required to work towards Level 2 Functional Skills as part of their apprenticeship. Apprentices aged 19 and over may opt out of this requirement but need to ensure suitable working levels within both English and Maths.
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