Manufacturing Management Development Programme
Welcome to Tobermore’s Manufacturing Management Programme.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for a Management role in Manufacturing who is looking for an opportunity to fast-track their career.
Our fantastic programme will give you hands-on experience, learning how our Production Facility operates, and how to manage teams, projects and resources.
Throughout 24 months- you will gain invaluable insight and experience from our Production Managers in a range of key areas including:
• Production Planning department
• Engineering and Maintenance
• Production Management inc Production Cleaning
• Engineering Stores and Parts
• Compliance and Sustainability
• Night Shift
To support your ongoing development, you will have the opportunity to attend our Aspiring Manager & Leaders course.
You will also have the opportunity to participate in continuous improvement initiatives and activities.
You will receive continual direct mentorship from our Key managers who will be supporting you to reach your full potential and build your career within the management structure of our energetic organisation.
There are excellent personal development opportunities as well as excellent rates of pay, performance bonuses and lifestyle benefits.
The position is offered on a full-time basis and will require a flexible approach to working hours. Your role will be day shift based Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm (and a half day off during the week). As part of this Training Programme you will expect to work 1/2 Months on Night shift Operations which will be 4 Nights per week (Year 2).
About the role
Throughout your Training programme you will spend time with our Management team learning the various Production factories, how they operate, gaining experience in all aspects of our Production process.
Main Responsibilities:
• Embarking on a 24 month development programme, designed to accelerate you through a learning curve.
• Participating in a rotational scheme which introduces you to our key functions and colleagues.
• Dealing with one or more mentors from day one of your programme.
• Taking on real management responsibility where you can apply new skills in a supportive environment.
• Forming long-lasting professional relationships with stakeholders around the Company.
To view full details of each stage of this programme, open the recruitment booklet!
What you will need
Required criteria
- • 5 GCSE’s A-C to include English and Maths
- • Degree Qualification or studying towards a degree to be completed by June 2023 or
- • Degree Apprenticeship qualification or studying towards a Degree Apprenticeship to be completed by June 2023 or
- • Higher Level Apprenticeship qualification or studying towards a Higher-Level Apprenticeship to be completed by June 2023.
- • Interest or passion within Manufacturing / Engineering
- • Presenting experience (through study or work)
- • Relevant IT experience with MS systems and proficiency with MS office.
- • Experience of completing Projects through your qualification
- • Experience of working to targets and deadlines.
- • Computer literacy
- • Punctual
- • Driven / Striving for excellence
- • Strategic Thinker
- • Work ethic and positive can-do attitude
- • Reliable and Self Motivated
- • Team Player
- • Able to work in a fast-paced setting.
- • Production problem solving abilities.
- • Very well organised person.
- • Great communication and interpersonal skills.
- • Willingness to continually learn, and progress
- • Full and clean driving license
Desired criteria
- • Qualification within Engineering (Already gained or due to have completed by June 2023).
- • Experience working in a concrete or Manufacturing industry.
- • Previous working experience
- • Working experience in a voluntary or personal setting
- • Ability to read and understand technical drawings
- • General/Broad knowledge of Manufacturing / Production
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Time Management
Fast Pace Manufacturing
Attention to detail
Teamwork
Communication
Tobermore
Tobermore is a family run organisation, the family ethos of the firm is mirrored in the dedication of our staff. Tobermore is an award winning company and has been recognised both locally and internationally for both business processes and product quality. Our paving and walling products are manufactured from our plant in Northern Ireland and supplied right across the UK and Ireland. Together we will create beautiful spaces by producing world-class products whilst providing an outstanding customer experience.
Tobermore is an equal opportunities employer.
Tobermore began life as a humble sand and gravel business started by the Henderson family in 1942. We then diversified into concrete products, which were sold to the local community in the 1950s. In the late 1970s we became one of the forerunners in manufacturing block paving – or ‘Pavia’, as it was originally called. Now, more than 80 years later, we are one of the top paving and walling manufacturers in the UK and Ireland, and pride ourselves on our world-class technology and the unrivalled quality of our products. Achieving £85 million sales in 2021/22 and positioned number 24 in the NI Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies 2022, your future is in good hands. Working alongside forward thinking business professionals throughout the business and receiving continuous learning and support, start your Tobermore career today.
Our people To this day, the business remains family-run. We employ 450+ staff throughout the UK and Ireland. We embrace, encourage and engage in continuous improvement and continuous learning for all employees. Our people are the backbone to our company. They understand the importance of customer relationships. People buy from people. Our success is a testament to how customers appreciate our staff that have been trained and developed to deal professionally with all customer requirements. We only recruit people who share our values.
Our benefits
You Grow... We Grow It’s true. Continuous improvement lies at the heart of Tobermore's ethos. We encourage our staff to reach their potential through training in a supportive and fulfilling environment. At Tobermore, we take great pride in providing everyone with the opportunity to learn, develop and progress to do great things. We want to give our employees the opportunity to build on the already great skills and experience that they bring with them. View our employee perks below, dependent on the role.
Vacation, Paid time off
Performance bonuses
Retirement plan and/or pension
Office perks
Employee development programs
Employee discounts
Opportunity to travel
Remote working
Free parking
Free work laptop
Open office
Company retreats
Competitive salary
Event tickets
Long service recognition
We are a proud diversity ambassador
Manufacturing Management Development Programme
Tobermore is a family run organisation, the family ethos of the firm is mirrored in the dedication of our staff. Tobermore is an award winning company and has been recognised both locally and internationally for both business processes and product quality. Our paving and walling products are manufactured from our plant in Northern Ireland and supplied right across the UK and Ireland. Together we will create beautiful spaces by producing world-class products whilst providing an outstanding customer experience.
Tobermore is an equal opportunities employer.