Production Control Manager Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for a driven and dedicated individual to join our team as a Production Control Manager Degree Level Apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to combine practical work experience with academic study, working towards a degree qualification while contributing to the success of our production operations.

Wage

£21,000 a year

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Competitive rate of pay. Monthly bonus scheme. Personal Pension plan. Healthcare Scheme. Life Assurance. 32 days annual leave. Long Service Awards. Apprentice mentor for all apprentices

Training course

Chartered manager (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday to Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

The successful candidate will be expected to learn all elements of production control management while shadowing and assisting, in various tasks under the supervision of experienced professionals. The apprenticeship provides real world experience in managing and controlling production processes, learning key skills needed for a full-fledged role as a Production Control Manager.

Ø Assist in Production Planning and Scheduling:

Ø Monitor Production Progress:

Ø Inventory Control:

Ø Assist in Resource Allocation:

Ø Quality Assurance Support:

Ø Data Entry and Reporting:

Ø Continuous Improvement Activities:

Ø Safety and Compliance:

Ø General Support

Where you’ll work

40 Lower Oakham Way
Oakham Business Park
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 5BY

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

Your training course

Chartered manager (degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

Support the development of organisational strategies and plans. Develop and deliver operational plans; being able to set targets and KPIs, manage resources, and monitor and measure outcomes to establish operational effectiveness, efficiencies and excellence. Produce reports that clearly present information and data, using a range of interpretation and analytical processes. Gain wide support to deliver successful outcomes
Plan, organise and manage resources in order to achieve organisational goals. Identify key outcomes, develop and implement plans and monitor progress, and provide reports as required. Proactively identify risk and create plans for their mitigation. Able to initiate, lead and drive change within the organisation, identifying barriers/challenges and how to overcome them. Ability to use widely recognised project management tools
Managing budgets, controlling expenditure and production of financial reports
Use of customer insight and analysis of data to determine and drive customer service outcomes and improve customer relationships. Creative approaches to developing solutions to meet customer need
Able to identify service/organisational improvements and opportunities for innovation and growth, using qualitative and quantitative analysis of information and data and benchmarking against others
Communicate clearly, effectively and regularly using oral, written and digital channels and platforms. Use active listening and open questioning to structure conversations and discussions, and able to challenge when appropriate. Manage and chair meetings and clearly present actions and outcomes. Ability to apply influencing and persuading skills, to the dynamics and politics of personal interactions
Able to articulate organisational purpose and values. Support the creation of an inclusive, high performance work culture. Enable others to achieve by developing and supporting them through coaching and mentoring
Able to build teams, empower and motivate others to improve performance or achieve outcomes. Able to delegate to others, provide clear guidance and monitor progress. Ability to set goals and accountabilities
Able to build rapport and trust, develop networks and maintain relationships with people from a range of cultures, backgrounds and levels. Able to contribute within a team environment. Effectively influence and negotiate, being able to have challenging conversations and give constructive feedback. Work collaboratively with internal and external customers and suppliers
Able to reflect on own performance, identifying and acting on learning and development needs. Ability to understand impact on others. Can manage stress and personal well-being, and confident in knowing core values and drivers
Able to create personal development plan, and use widely recognised tools and techniques to ensure the management of time and pressure effectively, and prioritisation and strategic alignment of activities
Use evidence-based tools and ethical approaches to undertake problem solving and critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation to support decision making

Your training plan

The work-based Level 6 Chartered manager (degree) apprenticeship is delivered through blended learning including on the job and block delivery at Nottingham Trent University. The candidate must be willing to travel and attend the NTU City Campus approximately 2 days per month to gain essential knowledge and experience to complete the full apprenticeship programme eventually leading to attaining a BA(Hons) Management and Leadership

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

2 A-Levels (grade C)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Business Studies (grade C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

About this company

Glenair UK Ltd is based in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, and is a leading manufacturer of specialised electrical harnesses and connector systems used widely throughout the military, aerospace, telecommunications, marine and rail industries. Glenair invest in our apprenticeship programmes to enable us to grow our very own talent inhouse.

https://www.glenair.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Could lead to a career as a Production Control Manager

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

Gemma Gant / Nicola Birks

apprenticeships@glenair.co.uk

01623 638100

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315798.

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Closes on Friday 6 June 2025

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