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Job Description
We’re looking for a Business Administration (Supply Chain) Apprentice to join our Materials Management Team (Based in Preston).
About Operations
The Preston Site is a lower tier COMAH site and as such operates with the highest focus on health and safety ensuring all our teams work in accordance with the site expectations.
We operate two production facilities specialising in chemical manufacturing and Polyurethanes working 24/7 5 days a week.
The materials management team is responsible for supporting manufacturing functions, to ensure we offer the best service to our customers. You will be tasked with supporting the delivery of raw materials to site for use in production, then following this through with finished good movements into warehousing and getting to customers.
Purpose of the Role
To provide learning and development opportunities for the next generation of supply chain specialists who are critical to supporting manufacturing functions, to ensure we offer the best service to our customers.
Through training and development, you will acquire skills that enable the organisation to continue to meet production demands and improve efficiencies by developing new tools and techniques to support our transition to a more automated facility.
What’s In it for You?
The Opportunity:
To work as part of a dedicated materials management and wider operations team who will provide you with an exciting opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge offering a blended learning opportunity of practical on-site training alongside day release to achieve a Level 3 in Business Administration. This will be further supported by specialist supply chain learning.
The Rewards:
You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, and a sweep of great benefits. We pride ourselves on our total reward package:
The Support:
The site has a strong focus on leadership commitment by supporting our team members to excel, you will be working as part of a collaborative and openminded team who are striving to provide a supportive and action driven culture underpinned by our commitment to safety first.
The Skills:
You will be actively encouraged to develop your knowledge in your area by working closely with the onsite team to understand the expectations. Coupled with peer support and professional development we would be looking to support additional studies to NVQ Level 3 with possibility for further specialised study.
A significant commitment to professional and personal development from day one, including a comprehensive local, product knowledge and leadership development initiatives complimented by a global Sika Business School offering.
The Future:
Potential Career Routes: Production Planner / Materials Controller / Inventory Control Manager / Progression into Operations
The opportunity to progress within a global company across a variety of business areas.
Qualifications
Commitment towards Diversity
We welcome expressions of interest from all eligible applicants. Accordingly, we aim to provide an enabling and inclusive working environment for all.
We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.