Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative

• Comply with environmental procedures and systems and contribute to the achievement of specific standards e.g. ISO 14001 or other relevant environmental standards and use the 4R’s (Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, Recover) where possible.
• Demonstrate their ability to carry out their role effectively, efficiently and flexibly maintaining lean manufacturing principles to meet customer’s demands e.g. JIT.
• Demonstrate their skill and knowledge following SOPs and building their versatility across a number of processes and process areas. Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the manufacturing operation.
• Demonstrate appropriate process documentation control. Accurately completing check sheets, monitoring process and equipment data efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology required to meet the quality standard e.g. ISO 9002.
• Demonstrate their ability to identify and resolve problems within the lean manufacturing environment using effective problem solving tools and techniques. Manage problems that may occur during the manufacturing process within the limits of their responsibility and escalate as appropriate.
• Generate ideas and contribute to process improvement activities individually or as part of a team through fact finding and analysis to improve the safety, environment, quality, cost or production process. Identifying and eliminating the 7 wastes (defects, over production, transportation, waiting, inventory, motion and processing)

• Respond positively to change in the working environment.
• Punctual, reliable and takes responsibility for their own actions.
• Integrates within the team and supports others.
• Maintains quality of work under pressure.
• Follows instructions and guidance and demonstrates attention to detail.

Throughout the apprenticeship, you are supported by a work-based tutor and employer mentor to ensure you are progressing at the right pace and developing the skills and knowledge expected. During the apprenticeships you will learn a wide range of skills including:

• First principles relating to the operation and maintenance of appropriate plant and equipment
• Maintenance and operational practices, processes and procedures covering a range of plant and equipment
• Complying with industry health, safety and environmental working practices and regulations
• Understanding and interpreting information and working in compliance with technical specifications and supporting documentation

• Assessing and testing the performance and condition of plant and equipment
• Following health and safety policies and procedures, and being prepared to challenge unsafe behaviour using appropriate techniques to ensure the protection of people and property when working alone and/or with appropriate supervision
• Ensure that work achieves quality standard both occupationally and personally
• Learn to work well with people from different disciplines, backgrounds and expertise to accomplish an activity safely and on time
• Use resources, techniques and obtained facts to develop sound solutions while recognising and defining problems
• Demonstrate high concentration with the desire to reduce risks
• Have the ability to be compliant and be aware of change through regular monitoring an checking of information