Steve Gill embarks on Operations Manager Apprenticeship

Succession planning

The team at Wheatley Plastics is very excited as fellow team member Steve Gill is undertaking a two-year apprenticeship in Operations Management. Steve will be required to attend approximately eight half-day online tutor-led workshops as well as attending monthly one-to-one coaching sessions with industry experts.

As Senior Production Leader, Steve will be responsible to lead and manage teams and projects to achieve operational and departmental goals and objectives, as part of the delivery of Wheatley’s world class manufacturing status.

Steve will actively be involved in undertaking the following responsibilities in the Senior Production Leader role which will include: • Production performance – delivering results • Interpersonal excellence – manging people and developing relationships • Personal development.

The underpinning knowledge qualification for the programme is the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership. During the apprenticeship journey, Steve will develop his knowledge, skills and behaviours through both the management team at Wheatley’s and the Growth Company.

About the Growth Company

At the Growth Company Education and Skills we understand that learning and development is essential for businesses to innovate and thrive and we are passionate about delivering a high-quality service.

Our team of industry experts will work closely with you to ensure you and your apprentice receive the support they need to succeed. From our initial business training consultation through to completion and progression, we are with you every step of the way.

About Wheatley Plastics

For 70 years, Wheatley Plastics has been a leading supplier of plastic injection moulding services with expertise across a wide range of industries including electronics, medical, packaging, construction, retail, and plumbing.

From our Stockport manufacturing site, we have the machine capacity to produce high-volume orders of small and large plastic products. Our team also has the expertise, patience and technical know-how to meet low-volume, high-value orders subject to customer needs.