Mid Green occupationEngineering and manufacturing
Lean manufacturing operative - Logistics/Material
Carrying out manufacturing activities on multiple products with different specifications consecutively.
Summary
The Manufacturing Industry offers an exciting and varied career both in the UK & abroad providing a broad spectrum of opportunities for people to work in a technically advanced and innovative environment. Businesses within the sector range from small family run manufacturing operations to large multi-national companies driving the countries growth & wealth. The UK’s Manufacturing Industry is highly regarded worldwide for its innovation and manufacturing excellence and requires a high degree of skill & knowledge across all levels of their organisations. A Lean Manufacturing Operative will be expected to carry out their work safely and meet the exacting quality standards demanded in a fast paced and efficient processing environment and develop into a multi-skilled operator through process ownership. A lean manufacturing operative can be required to carry out manufacturing activities on multiple products with different specifications consecutively e.g. automotive manufacturing – Multi models manufacturing results in the manufacturing of different models of vehicle with different specification variants within a high volume environment.
Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)
K1:
Relevant statutory, organisational and health and safety regulations relating to lean manufacturing operations and safe practices
K2:
Compliance procedures/systems in line with regulatory requirements e.g. ISO 14001 or other relevant environmental standards
K3:
Their individual roles and responsibilities within the organisation and the flexibility required to deliver products to meet customers costs/delivery targets/requirements e.g. Just in time (JIT)
K4:
Manufacturing standard operation procedures (SOPs) adherence and development of lean processes
K5:
Process equipment monitoring, data collection, error proofing and operating procedures e.g. ISO 9002 or other relevant quality standards
K6:
The tools and methods of effective problem solving using data, reports and documents to resolve production related issues e.g. A3 report, graphs, matrices and escalate concerns
K7:
How to study and identify ways to improve the safety, quality, cost or process efficiency using lean manufacturing tools e.g. kaizen
K8:
How to share information using a range of methods within the manufacturing environment e.g. oral, written, electronic, information boards, visual displays
K9:
How to maintain a safe and efficient work site through work place organisation e.g. 5s and process ownership
K20:
The procedures and documentation required to allow the transfer of materials to take place
K21:
Where to obtain the necessary job instructions, specification details and specific transfer/handling procedures that are used, and how to interpret them
K22:
The procedures for the movement and transferring of materials to the correct location within given timelines
K23:
What tools and equipment are used for the material movement operations undertaken and how to check that they are in a safe and usable condition
K24:
The lifting and handling procedures, and load bearing capacities of the equipment being used
Technical Educational Products
- ST0420: Lean manufacturing operative - Logistics/Material (Level 2) Approved for delivery
- TQL2C11086RN5133: Pearson BTEC Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Lean Manufacturing Operatives (Diploma) (Level 2)
- Reference:
- OCC0420B
- Status:
Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £25,364 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 8149 Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 8149/00 Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.
- 8119/99 Process operatives n.e.c.
- 8139/99 Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.
S1:
Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, and other relevant guidelines. Identifying risks within their processes and support/carry out countermeasure activities to improve safe working. Manage tooling, equipment and materials daily in-line with supplier standards e.g. COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
S2:
Comply with environmental procedures and systems and contribute to the achievement of specific standards e.g. ISO 14001 or other relevant environmental standards and use the 4R’s (Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, Recover) where possible
S3:
Demonstrate their ability to carry out their role effectively, efficiently and flexibly maintaining lean manufacturing principles to meet customer’s demands e.g. JIT
S4:
Demonstrate their skill and knowledge following SOPs and building their versatility across a number of processes and process areas. Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the manufacturing operation
S5:
Demonstrate appropriate process documentation control. Accurately completing check sheets, monitoring process and equipment data efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology required to meet the quality standard e.g. ISO 9002
S6:
Demonstrate their ability to identify and resolve problems within the lean manufacturing environment using effective problem solving tools and techniques. Manage problems that may occur during the manufacturing process within the limits of their responsibility and escalate as appropriate
S7:
Generate ideas and contribute to process improvement activities individually or as part of a team through fact finding and analysis to improve the safety, environment, quality, cost or production process. Identifying and eliminating the 7 wastes (defects, over production, transportation, waiting, inventory, motion and processing)
S8:
Demonstrate communication skills which include oral, written, electronic (PC), information boards or visual displays to effectively share information
S9:
Maintains and monitors the work site efficiently and effectively at all times using the elements of sifting, sorting, sweeping, spick & span (5’s) within the lean manufacturing environment
S22:
Safely move materials to the correct location using the relevant equipment
S23:
Obtain and follow the correct Job instructions, specification details and specific transfer/handling procedures in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the logistic/material handling activity
S24:
Move materials using the appropriate procedures, ensuring the materials are correct, safely loaded and secure.
S25:
Check materials selected to be moved are in line with job requirements
S26:
Carryout quality checks on materials that are to be moved and deal with quality concerns and damage in line with their responsibility
S27:
Return equipment to its correct location on completion of the activities and leave it in a safe and usable condition
Technical Educational Products
- ST0420: Lean manufacturing operative - Logistics/Material (Level 2) Approved for delivery
- TQL2C11086RN5133: Pearson BTEC Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Lean Manufacturing Operatives (Diploma) (Level 2)
- Reference:
- OCC0420B
- Status:
- Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £25,364 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 8149 Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 8149/00 Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.
- 8119/99 Process operatives n.e.c.
- 8139/99 Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.
B1:
Punctual, reliable and takes responsibility for their own actions.
B2:
Show respect for others, having regard for diversity and equality.
B3:
Respond positively to change in the working environment.
B4:
Integrates within the team and supports others.
B5:
Can work independently and effectively in challenging situations.
B6:
Maintains quality of work under pressure.
B7:
An open and honest communicator.
B8:
Listens to other people’s opinions.
B9:
A positive and respectful attitude.
B10:
Follows instructions and guidance and demonstrates attention to detail.
B11:
Seeks opportunities to develop and adapt to different situations, environments or technologies.
Technical Educational Products
- ST0420: Lean manufacturing operative - Logistics/Material (Level 2) Approved for delivery
- TQL2C11086RN5133: Pearson BTEC Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Lean Manufacturing Operatives (Diploma) (Level 2)
- Reference:
- OCC0420B
- Status:
- Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £25,364 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 8149 Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 8149/00 Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.
- 8119/99 Process operatives n.e.c.
- 8139/99 Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.