Assistant Production Planner Apprentice

Assistant Production Planner Apprentice

Location:  Headquarters in Elland, West Yorkshire

Reporting to: Lead Production Planner

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 37.5hrs a week.

Start Date: September

Training Course: Level 3 Supply Chain Practitioner (FMCG) at Kirklees College

Duration: 2 years 6 months

The Opportunity

As a Production Planner Apprentice, you will embark on an exciting, structured, and varied career development path, ultimately playing a crucial role in the operations of a world class manufacturing facility.

Shadowing the Lead Production Planner (and working closely with the planning and production teams) you will:

• Assist in creating, developing and scheduling production plans
• Participate in planning meetings
• Support in the analysis/reporting on plan specific metrics
• Develop ERP/scheduling knowledge and skills
• Assist, support and have the opportunity for lead various Operation related projects
• Prepare and maintain production reports and documentation
• Learn and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Learn and apply relevant best practices in production planning
• Assist in resolving production issues and ensuring smooth workflow

Your Training Plan

• You will attend college 1 week every quarter over the full period of the apprenticeship 
• Functional skills if required 
• The final year will involve completion of a portfolio and preparation for End Point Assessment (EPA). This measures the skills, knowledge and behaviours outlined in the standard and is carried out by ESFA approved organisations independent from the college 
• Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this prior to taking the End Point Assessment 

Requirements

• English (grade 4 / C or above)
• Maths (grade 4 / C or above)
• Strong Communication, Organisational and Problem-Solving skills

Why A-SAFE?

Since 1984, A-SAFE has been a pioneer in industrial safety, inventing the world’s first industrial-strength polymer safety barrier. Today, we continue to lead the industry with cutting-edge solutions like our award-winning IoT system, RackEye™️. With 17 international subsidiaries, we partner with global giants such as Amazon, Coca-Cola, and BMW to enhance workplace safety. Learn more about our Customer Success Stories here.

At A-SAFE we put our values at the heart of the business.

• We Are Pioneers
• We Are in it Together
• We Do the Right Thing

Our Commitment to Diversity

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. At A-SAFE, we believe our differences fuel innovation and enrich our work environment.

Ready to help us set new standards in workplace safety? 

Apply today and start your journey with A-SAFE Group. Explore our Careers Page for more opportunities.