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Operations Management - 12 Month Placement Student

Peterborough, United Kingdom💼 Full-time💰 $26,000–$26,000🗓 2026-09-25

Core

12-month industrial placement student supporting daily management functions in assembly, test, or finishing areas to meet output targets and achieve Safety, Quality, Velocity, and Cost metrics.

Role type

Industrial Placement Student (Operations Management)

Builds

Construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives

Domain

Heavy machinery manufacturing / Industrial operations

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Operations management, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Management, problem-solving, continuous improvement, team leadership, cost saving analysis

Preferred skills

Open-mindedness, ability to learn quickly, adaptability to change

Technologies

Manufacturing systems, production planning tools

Responsibilities

Support daily management functions within assembly, test, or finishing areas; coach and develop operators and team leaders; provide input into day-to-day area operations; participate in strategic projects to drive improvements and cost savings.

Seniority

Student / Intern

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