Production Planner Modern Apprentice
Date: Jun 25, 2025
Location: Dumfries, DGY, GB, DG1 1TS
Company: Gates Corporation
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Modern Apprentice will play a key supporting role within the Production Planning team, contributing to the efficiency of operations and gaining broad exposure across various business functions. This position offers hands-on experience and development opportunities in key planning and operational areas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the scheduling and planning of production activities
- Assist with raw material forecasting and supplier communication
- Participate in new business and commercialisation projects
- Monitor and report on scanning compliance within production areas
- Contribute to material variance analysis and improvement initiatives
- Help develop and systemise local planning tools and reports
- Assist with stock tracking and WIP (Work in Progress) valuation
- Take part in SAP integration and other site-wide improvement projects
Keys to Success
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- Strong analytical and organisational skills to support production planning, variance analysis, and process improvements.
- Proactive communication and collaboration across departments to contribute to operational efficiency and cross-functional project success.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None
- Has no supervisory responsibilities; manages own workload
Requirements and Preferred Skills
- 0-1 year(s) of experience
- Educated to National 5 level or equivalent at Grade A-C. Minimum of 1 in STEM subject.
- Computer literate and fully familiar with all Microsoft applications – Word, Excel & Powerpoint
- Excellent organisational, communication skills both written and verbal and be able to use own initiative
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Reliability
Why Gates?
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.
Work Environment
Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.
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