Foundation Degree Apprentice – Continuous Improvement Specialist (Level 5) in Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Family: Internal Services

Req ID: 384695

Believe there’s more than one way to secure a successful future?

So do we. We believe our apprenticeship programmes are the best alternative to the traditional study route for ambitious and hard-working students. Especially as you’ll gain a qualification whilst earning a salary as well as the reputation that comes with working for a digital pioneer like Siemens Mobility!

Here at Siemens we build a better world using digital skills to create greener energy, ground breaking software and ingenious inventions.

Working within the Service Excellence team within our Rolling Stock – Customer Services team, the role will focus on challenging existing and established practices to identify improvement opportunities and lead or support a variety of (sometimes multi-functional) projects within the CS organisation.

Focus will be how to effectively share industry best practice and knowledge of Lean (and other CI tool kits) within the various teams / functions – driving performance efficiencies in line with the business growth plan.

We are recruiting school and college leavers to join our Improvement Leader apprenticeship scheme who want to make a difference and develop their skills in:

• Continuous Improvement & Lean

• Change and Business Transformation/Improvement

• Process Excellence

Here is how the programme works:

Whilst on the Apprenticeship you will be following an apprenticeship standard ST0555

Improvement Specialist.

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/improvement-specialist-v1-1

The programme structure and duration will be dependent on the apprenticeship standard you will be following. This will be confirmed when you join us but could include one of the following methods of learning:

• Day release at college

• Block release

• Online learning

In some instances you may be in college full time during your first year.

Whilst working towards a formal qualification you will also work as part of a team on real life projects within the workplace.

Here is what you can make a difference in:

• Evaluate the performance of existing processes, using appropriate structured techniques to drive performance improvement.

• Promote positive change within the business by facilitating CI/lean (Kaizen) events, to ensure the production teams operate in the most efficient manner.

• Embed key ‘Lean’ stable foundations into the teams – such as Standardised work, Visual management and controls, 5S, Just-in-Time, JIDOKA

• Conducting process mapping and value stream mapping activities to identify inefficiencies and implement improvement activities

• Design, specify and implement new processes alongside the production teams to deliver technology, innovations and other improvements with the aim of maximising profitability and business growth through Continuous Improvement.

The candidate:

We are looking for forward-thinking, inquisitive candidates that demonstrate the following characteristics:

• You think logically, willing to self-learn and research, and take a creative approach to problem solving

• You enjoy collaborating with others to find innovative solutions

• You can work independently, safely and responsibly; take ownership of challenges and ideas and are looking to develop your ability to drive and lead change

• Align with our values of Zero Harm. Be Innovative, Excellent and Responsible. We can teach you the knowledge on your apprenticeship however it also means a lot to us for you to align to our culture and behaviours.

Minimum Educational Requirements:

You will have achieved least 5 GCSE’s grade 4 or above including maths and English language and 3 A Levels (or BTEC equivalent) at grade C or above.

The benefits of an Improvement Leader apprenticeship:

• Continue your learning beyond college/school whilst earning a salary of £18,000 as well as an annual bonus!

• Have the chance to join a community of highly skilled professionals who will help you on your learning journey

• Stay at the fore-front of innovation by joining Europe’s leading engineering and technology company

• Join our flexible benefits scheme with access to private medical care, discounted cinema tickets and gym membership and so much more!

What else do I need to know?

We’re looking for forward-thinking teammates with the aptitude and attitude to succeed in the world of Continuous Improvement. Think this is you? Apply Now.

If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new. That’s why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We embrace diversity and create what’s right for the world by employing the people who live in it.

Siemens recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.