Graduate - Manufacturing Operations & Supply Chain 2025
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Premier Foods Manufacturing Operations and Supply Chain Graduate Scheme 2025
Each placement will be completed in a different location across the UK and will involve travel throughout
This is an 'Operations and Supply Chain' graduate scheme where the successful candidates will initially complete a corporate induction with the whole graduate cohort before moving to a rotational plan that will include two 9-month placements at a cake factory and a grocery factory, supporting respective teams in delivering KPIs.
Starting point - Corporate Induction, Head Office & a Manufacturing location (4 weeks):
* To gain a broad overview of our company structure; commercial/ finance and procurement functions including introduction to our Brands and Values
* To complete legal training and cover compliance requirements around IT; HR and people policies.
* Two weeks in one or two of our factories with an in-depth overview of our manufacturing and day to day processes helping us get products to customers on time and in full. Having time on our manufacturing lines really understanding our products and processes.
Placement one and two (9 Months each)
* Working within our general manufacturing/production teams working towards our KPIs for manufacturing products
* Working within our CI Teams to make improvements to the processes on our manufacturing lines to support existing lines for and new product development.
* Working within our Technical Teams to ensure our manufacturing teams are supported with the correct Food Safety knowledge
* Working within our Engineering team to provide on line support and project support at one of our six manufacturing locations.
* Working as a Team Leader within our manufacturing and production teams to provide day-to-day management support and gain hands-on experience of leading a small team on shift.
* Completing regular 121s, Thrive Conversations, Career and Wellbeing Conversations
* Managing disciplinaries, investigations and absence reviews with individuals as and when required
* To manage the discipline of team members and act as a strong role model in demonstrating the Premier Foods’ Values and behaviours
* To report daily/ weekly/ monthly KPIs driving improved OEE and maintaining/ exceeding production targets
What We Expect From You
* Degree qualified in an engineering, manufacturing or science-related discipline
* Some work experience in industry
* An understanding of the UK FMCG/ retail sectors
* The permanent right to work in the UK
* To take ownership for your own learning and show commitment to the scheme and to the role you perform
* Team player – we are all in it together here at Premier Foods
* Ability to meet the travelling requirements of the role
* High level of numeracy and accuracy
* Strong communicator – both oral and written
* Competent in Microsoft Suite
* Willing to undertake formal professional qualification with relevant Chartered Institute/Professional Body (via apprenticeship standard or sponsorship) or similar qualification at level 3-5, as required.
* UK driving licence (extensive travel will be required)
The Benefits...
* Starting salary of £30,000 per annum
* Attractive benefits package including: 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays, pension scheme, life assurance, employee discount scheme including travel, food and shopping discounts.
* Relocation support loan
* Holiday purchase scheme
* Sharesave scheme
* A business mentor
* Employee assistance scheme
* More than 10 days of off-job development workshops covering such topics as communication, presentation and influencing skills
A Great British Food Company
Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 13 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country.
Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94% of British households.
At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.
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