Introduction

To support all site departments with a range of administrative and operational activities while working towards a Business Administration apprenticeship. The role will provide practical experience in operational efficiency, health and safety compliance, training administration, production support, and continuous improvement.

About the Employer

Leggett & Platt International Bedding Components delivers high-quality innersprings and bedding components backed by more than a century of experience. Since we invented the spiral steel coil bedspring in 1885, we’ve been supplying our customers with innovative products that are extensively tested and researched.

Leggett & Platt is a diversified manufacturer that conceives, designs, and produces a broad variety of engineered components and products that can be found in most homes, offices, and automobiles.

What You'll Do

Main Duties:

Providing administrative support across all site departments
Supporting compliance with Company policies, procedures and quality standards
Supporting Shift Managers and the Planning & Supply Chain Lead with daily administration and paperwork
Assisting with production planning activities, including updating schedules, distributing plans and supporting communication of production requirements
Supporting stores activities by maintaining accurate inventory records, assisting with stock control processes and helping to ensure materials are available to support production requirements
Participating in continuous improvement activities and supporting site improvement initiatives
Attending apprenticeship training and completing all required coursework and assessments

Main duties are not exhaustive and may change as the business and the position develops. All duties will be conducted in line with the systems, procedures and all documentation relating to Leggett and Platt Policies.

Role Measurement.

The role is measured against:

Achievement of apprenticeship objectives
Accuracy, quality and timeliness of administrative support
Compliance with Health & Safety procedures, policies and site standards
Demonstration of positive behaviours, initiative and willingness to learn
Effective support of departmental objectives and continuous improvement activities

Behaviours:

Developing Self - demonstrates a drive to develop themselves and others
Team Working / Collaboration - works collaboratively within and across teams, builds strong relationships, promotes team spirit, understands the perspectives and motivations of others, communicates effectively, listens, consults others and recognises the contributions of others
Change Orientation & Adaptability - enthusiastically adapts to changing situations and accepts new challenges and initiatives, adapts style to suit the audience, deals effectively with ambiguity and maximises opportunities presented by it
Motivation and Support - Sets personal goals which are challenging but achievable. Pursues these with energy, persistence and determination
Enthusiastic and committed to improving personal performance levels
Customer Focus - Identifies and prioritises customer needs and recognises constraints. Seeks to find out more about customers and provide a better service. Adopts a professional approach to customers. Is reliable and delivers on promises

Training Outcome

Potential progression into full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills Required

Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Ability to prioritise workload
Willingness to learn

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - Maths and English - A*-C/9-4

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: BURNLEY COLLEGE

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