Mid Green occupationEngineering and manufacturing
Lean manufacturing operative - Inspection/Quality
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
K15:
The correct methods of handling and storing the samples
K16:
Where to obtain the necessary job instructions, inspection/quality procedures and product specifications that are used, and how to interpret them
K17:
How to identify which samples, products and materials do not meet the quality requirements
K18:
Procedures for the handling and segregation of defect components
K19:
Specific safe working practices and environmental regulations that need to be observed
Technical Educational Products
- ST0420: Lean manufacturing operative - Inspection/Quality (Level 2) Approved for delivery
- TQL2C11086RN5133: Pearson BTEC Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Lean Manufacturing Operatives (Diploma) (Level 2)
- Reference:
- OCC0420A
- Status:
Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £30,746 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 8143 Routine inspectors and testers
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 8143/00 Routine inspectors and testers
- 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
S16:
Obtain and follow the correct Job instructions, inspection/quality procedures and product specifications in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the inspection/quality assurance activity
S17:
Collect production samples at the required frequency in accordance with inspection specification and operating procedures
S18:
Carryout inspection and testing activities using the specified methods and equipment
S19:
Prepare, Handle, transfer and store samples safely and correctly in accordance with quality control procedures
S20:
Accurately interpret the data/results gained from the inspection and testing procedures being used
S21:
Record and report inspection findings to relevant person
Technical Educational Products
- ST0420: Lean manufacturing operative - Inspection/Quality (Level 2) Approved for delivery
- TQL2C11086RN5133: Pearson BTEC Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Lean Manufacturing Operatives (Diploma) (Level 2)
- Reference:
- OCC0420A
- Status:
- Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £30,746 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 8143 Routine inspectors and testers
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 8143/00 Routine inspectors and testers
- 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 - Inspection/Quality (Level 2) Approved for delivery
- TQL2C11086RN5133: Pearson BTEC Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Lean Manufacturing Operatives (Diploma) (Level 2)
- Reference:
- OCC0420A
- Status:
- Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £30,746 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 8143 Routine inspectors and testers
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 8143/00 Routine inspectors and testers
- 8119/99 Process operatives n.e.c.
- 8139/99 Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.
