Rating

9.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • • Main responsibilities: o Performing production line balances aiming to reduce manning levels, improve operative utilization and to reduce or eliminate line bottlenecks. o Running projects to improve area and plant efficiencies. o Having a good understanding of level loading, throughput, take time, work in process, and process efficiency level. o The creation of standard work methods for new and current production lines o Assisting with the design of safe and efficient workstations for manufacturing environments, using plant layout, ergonomic, and work-station design principles. o Running continuous process improvement projects to eliminate waste, improve quality, and reduce production time and cost by using continuous process improvement tools. Focusing the reduction or elimination of the 7 wastes (Over-production, Waiting time, Transportation, Over-processing, Inventory, Motion and Defects). o Conducting and coordinating work measurement studies to develop a work standard using pre-determined time elements and system guidelines. o Leading, mentoring, and supporting Industrial Engineering Technicians to achieve targets.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Management & Leadership skills.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I have thoroughly enjoyed my apprenticeship and it has been extremely beneficial to my work and team.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Very well organized.

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Support was there if I needed it and I was able to set time aside when required.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • Support was there if I needed it and I was able to set time aside when required.

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • The qualification has dramatically improved my skills in leadership and management.

    10/10

  • 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.)
  • There are but I do not do any of them.

    3/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Support you well in growth and development.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cummins?
  • Ensure you are prepared to work hard.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Manufacturing

Daventry

April 2024


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