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Manufacturing supervisor apprenticeships

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Manufacturing supervisor apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through
  • a college course
  • an apprenticeship
  • working towards this role
  • applying directly

    • College
    You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Relevant courses include the Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Team Leading. You'll usually need 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a Level 2 course. You'll need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a Level 3 course.

     

    Apprenticeship
    You could do a team leader Level 3 apprenticeship or process leader higher apprenticeship. There are no set entry requirements but it may help you to get in if you have 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for a Level 3 apprenticeship. You'll need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A-Levels, or equivalent, for a higher apprenticeship. 

    Work
    You could work your way up to a supervisor's job after getting 1 or 2 years' experience as a production worker. 

    Direct Application
    To go straight into a supervisor job, you'll usually need qualifications or experience from related manufacturing work, like machinery maintenance or quality control.

    Manufacturing supervisor apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • leadership skills 
    • knowledge of manufacturing production and processes 
    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
    • the ability to use your initiative 
    • excellent verbal communication skills 
    • thinking and reasoning skills 
    • sensitivity and understanding 
    • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

    Manufacturing supervisor apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    Your day-to-day tasks will include: 

    • planning staff shift rotas 
    • reporting machinery breakdowns 
    • stock control and ordering supplies
    • making sure your team meets its production targets 
    • carrying out quality control checks and writing reports 
    • updating paperwork like holiday requests and sick leave 
    • organising staff training
    Working environment
    You could work in an office or in a factory. You may need to wear protective clothing.

    Career path and progression - Manufacturing supervisor apprenticeships

    With experience you could move into quality control, production planning and management or research and development.

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    There are lots of benefits to apprenticeships, here are our top 5:

    • Paid Training
      Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
    • Range of career opportunities
      There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
    • Earn & learn
      As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday and sick pay.
    • Great career prospects
      Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
    • Learn on the job
      There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job - whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables or building engines!

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