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Production Planning Apprentice

  • Katmex Ltd
  • Stockton-on-Tees
  • £6.40 per hour
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Are you looking for the perfect start into a career in Business administration? Katmex Ltd, a forward-thinking business supplying multi-processed steel components is looking for a pro-active, enthusiastic apprentice to join the Production Planning team and complete their Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship. Lots of great benefits.

  • GMFJ Reference
    251661
  • Wages
    £6.40 p/h
  • Hours
    38.50 per week
  • Date Posted
    28/06/2024
  • Start Date
    09/08/2024
  • Approx. Duration
    14 Months

  • Location
    Stockton-on-Tees
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    Business & Administration
  • Opportunity Type
    Advanced Level 3
  • Apprenticeship Standard
    Business administrator (ST0070)
  • Employer
    Katmex Ltd

Description

We are looking for a Production Planning Apprentice to work within a highly skilled dynamic environment in the precision fabrication and multi-plate processing industry. The Production Planning Apprentice will work alongside the Production Planning Supervisor and the wider Katmex team contributing to the day-to-day operations of the Production Planning department. In joining our team you will have the opportunity to develop your skill-set allowing you the opportunity to get involved in stimulating and exciting projects.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Support in the creation and management of works orders within MRP/ERP system.

• Help to plan and coordinate production schedule considering customer requirements and production constraints.

• Assist in the analysis of back orders, current orders, and upcoming orders to prioritize, plan, and schedule the production.

• Support the Production Planning team in liaising with suppliers, supply chains to remain fully updated on any events resulting in supply discrepancy or interruption.

• Work collaboratively with customer service to support customer requirements – order acknowledgment.

• Creation of production schedules for publication.

• Help to maintain planning parameters to maximise performance.

• Assist with continuing improvements of data processes, and systems, within operations planning.

• Support with the calculation and maintenance of planned inventory levels and buffer stock.

• Placing orders with suppliers and monitoring pricing and delivery lead times.

• Liaising with supply chain to maintain a collaborative relationship.

• Completion of 5S safety audits.

• Support the Production Planning Supervisor and Production Planner & Purchaser with administrative tasks.

• Maintaining documents.

Other adhoc duties in line with business requirements and within the scope of your responsibilities and skill-set.


We offer;

A pro rata holiday entitlement of 25 days plus 8 bank holidays.

Wellbeing and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Company pension scheme.

Bi-annual attendance bonus.

Company cycle to work scheme.

Company tech scheme.

Tailored learning and development opportunities.

Performance/ progression based salary increases.

Free healthy snacks.

For more information about this vacancy please contact Realise on 0333 444 3973 (Ref ID: 251661)

Company website : https://www.katmex.co.uk/

We welcome applications if you have:

• A proactive work ethic.

• A flexible approach to job rotation.

• An enthusiasm towards continuing professional development.

• An eagerness towards learning and development.


• As part of the apprenticeship Katmex Ltd will fund and support the Production Planning Apprentice in achieving a Business administrator Level 3 apprenticeship.

• GCSE or equivalent in English and maths + 3 others (grade 9 – 4 or A*- C) is essential.

• Intermediate knowledge of a variety of IT packages including Microsoft: excel, word and outlook would be beneficial but not essential.

• Due to occasional travel to Seaham a valid driver’s licence and access to your own car would be beneficial but not essential.

• No previous experience is required as on the job training will be provided.

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Katmex will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

You will be working towards the Business Admin L3 apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

• Business Admin L3 Apprenticeship Standard

• Functional skills in Maths and English if required

This will be delivered through Katmex's dedicated training provider, Realise.

Realise is an established training provider that’s enjoying an exciting period of growth following a management buyout and rebrand in late 2020.

• A willingness and ability to work individually as well as within a team based environment.

• Effective two-way communication skills and an ability to collaborate with others.

• A safety conscious attitude.

• Confident in expressing ideas.

• Confident in collaborating with individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds.

• Alignment with Katmex Ltd’s commitment towards equality, diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

• We have a zero tolerance approach to the misuse of drugs and alcohol in the workplace and frequently carry out random and for cause testing.

• You must be eligible to work in the UK and provide relevant proof.
The aim is to develop an individual into the role of Production Planner & Purchaser.
On-site parking, canteen facilities, vending machines, local shops for break times. For insurance purposes we ask that all applicants are 18 years or older.
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