1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Managing two manufacturing sites logistics functions which includes 30 warehouse staff, 35 heavy goods vehicle drivers, 4 vehicle maintenance technicians and 6 managers. Accountable for meeting Key performance indicators target metrics, operating inside budget requirements and safe and legally complaint. I also manage new business implementation programmes that offer new products to the market

7/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Professional competence as named transport manager on the operating license through CPC course, significant improvement to losses through process mapping, mental health first aid course, internal development courses on resilience, influencing, sales, finance and challenging conversations. Further commercial exposure has seen me move outside of operations and engineering projects along with working at executive level.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The challenge of moving to the online environment has meant that it has been very much focused on completing the assignment and not as enriching as being off site and in a learning environment. I have enjoyed the challenge and still manage to make some good connections and has reignited my learning passion

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Induction and first sessions really well organised with the two years set out well. Managed to stick mainly to dates when moving to online although with some push back to certain areas which was listened and acted on. Time is provided by work to complete assignments and for me to have time off the job.

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Time is the main aspect of support along with providing feedback sessions through 360, stretch job opportunities and additional internal courses. Manager has been present at all reviews, local HR manager checks in on progress and the business overall are encouraging. Challenge would be the support is lacking on what comes next...

8/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Tutors are generally very good and approachable with offers of 1-2-1s and further drop in sessions. The support on skills offered by the university is excellent and provides good advise to elevate academic writing elements. Better support on the Degree Apprenticeship aspects and guidance could be improved as Reflections on Evidence have never really been clarified.

9/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

Provided a refined tool box of skills and crticall analysis that helps me perform better. Self awareness and strategic mindset have improved along with the aim to continually develop and look at chances to innovate. Coaching sessions have help me have a much better view on how and where i want to take my career moving forward.

9/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

COVID

4/10

9a. Would you recommend Allied Bakeries to a friend?

No

9b. Why?

Not in the current operating environment given financial performance

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Allied Bakeries?

24/7 operation and quick FMCG process with raw materials to consumer in 72 hours so must be well suited to fast paced decision making environment.

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