Manufacturing Manager

The Manufacturing Manager Degree Qualification is aimed at aspiring colleagues in a management role, that are looking to develop their manufacturing leadership and management career further.

This Level 6 qualification provides the opportunity to gain the knowledge and experiences required to oversee the manufacturing process to make sure that performance output meets customer expectations and is cost-effective. This will include planning manufacturing schedules, monitoring operations and quality assurance.

By the end of the 48-month programme, colleagues will develop the skills needed support with leadership development, budgets, crisis management, external influencing factors, automation amongst many other topics. A great way to grow your knowledge and understanding of the food and drink manufacturing industry.

 

 

Internal contact details

Hayley White
[email protected]


External contact details

University of Lincoln
https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/apprenticeships/
Manufacturing Manager- Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0515-v1-0
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What you need to know

What level is the qualification at? This Qualification is a Level 6 Manufacturing Manager (Integrated Degree) Apprenticeship standard which includes a BSc (Hons) in Food and Drink Operations Management.

How long will I study for? This is a 48-month programme of learning, followed by a 6 month End Point Assessment.

 Are there any entry requirements? To be eligible for the programme you will need to:

  • In a role that enables you to meet the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviour objectives of the programme
  • Have previously achieved a Level 2 English and maths qualification (equivalent to GCSE grade C or 4)
  • Have previously studied to Level 3. (A Levels , BTEC Extended Diploma with Merit, Merit, Merit, Advanced Apprenticeship.  Vocational and Professional qualifications will also be considered.)
  • Have been employed by Greencore for a minimum of 6 months at the start of the programme, and successfully passed your probationary period
  • Have been consistently rated as ‘Doing A Good Job’ or ‘Outstanding’ in the last three Grow with Greencore check-ins
  • Not on a fixed term contract or time limited visa that is due to end before the planned end date of the programme
  • Spend at least 50% of working hours in England

Am I in the right role to apply? This Qualification is suitable for colleagues working in a manager role across the Operation function, roles such as  Zone Manager or Manufacturing Shift Manager. Individuals may also be working towards promotion into one of these roles, with the ambition of applying for the above roles by the end of the qualification.

You’ll need to be working in a role that will enable you to undertake and practice the skills, knowledge and behaviours required either as part of your current role or as step-up responsibilities.

These will include management of manufacturing colleagues, budgets, manufacturing equipment and the manufacturing facility. And ultimately responsible for the manufacture of safe goods in a safe environment.

Do I need to take account of any prior learning? If you have previously achieved a leadership or management qualification at Degree level or above, you may not be eligible for the programme.

You will also need to provide evidence of attainment a GCSE grade 4/C or higher in maths and/or English (or equivalent).

It’s important you let us know about any pre-existing qualifications at the application stage, so that we can validate your application prior to enrolment.

Colleagues that hold Foundation Degrees, HNC/Ds and ILM Level 5 qualifications and approved prior learning will be considered when looking at whether all modules need to be completed.

More Information

  • All about our partners

    As a Triple-Gold institution (Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023), the University of Lincoln is a leading provider of apprenticeships across the UK, partnering with hundreds of organisations to meet their training needs and support business growth, while offering development opportunities for employees nationwide.

    The National Centre for Food Manufacturing (NCFM) is a satellite campus of the University of Lincoln, situated in Holbeach in South Lincolnshire. NCFM is dedicated to helping food industry employees advance their careers and understand the demands of studying while working in this fast-moving, dynamic industry while balancing family commitments.

  • How is the course delivered?

    This qualification operates as an open cohort which means you’ll be working with other people outside of Greencore when at university.

    This qualification offers a range of learning and teaching methods through block taught weeks on campus and via distance-learning in between the teaching blocks. In addition to traditional lectures and tutorials apprentices will undertake practical work in the NCFM food processing facilities and laboratories.

    At the end of the course, you will undertake an End Point Assessment (EPA). This will include a combination of assessment methods to validate your learning, including a portfolio of work based evidence in addition to a formal assessment of your knowledge through a project, structured interview or professional discussion.

  • What will I learn?

    Over the duration of the programme you will study modules covering the following subject areas:

    • Managing self and others in the Food and Drink industry
    • Food and Drink Governance, Legislation and Compliance
    • Food and Drink Process Operations Management
    • Food and Drink Business Management
    • Food and Drink Supply Chain Management fundamentals
    • Food and Drink Manufacturing fundamentals

    Each module will be delivered through a combination of online study work and study blocks of up to five days at the Lincoln University Campus.

  • How will I be assessed?

    Throughout the programme you will complete assignments relating to each study module.

    You will also be required to complete a work-based evidence portfolio to demonstrates your competence against the skills required, and tracks your learning hours.

    The End Point Assessment will include:

    • Work-based project, consisting of a report, presentation and questioning
    • Technical interview, underpinned by a portfolio of evidence

  • Where will training take place?

    In person study blocks will take place at the National Centre for Food Manufacturing in Holbeach, South Lincolnshire.

    Off the job time will be taken through a combination of activities, including study blocks, online learning and practical activities in the workplace.

  • When will the Qualification start?

    Enrolments will take place in September.

  • What does the application process look like?

    Once you’ve applied, your eligibility for the programme will be assessed based on your application form.

    We’ll then contact your Line Manager to complete a role mapper. This will help us to understand that your role meets the requirements of the learning objectives of the qualification.

    Your role mapper will be reviewed to assess suitability for the programme. We’ll then ask HR teams to review all applicants as a function/site, to ensure that they are supportive of the application, and have the resources and capacity to ensure success on the programme.

    If approved, details of next steps and enrolment details will be sent to you.

    Please note, the application process can typically take 4-6 weeks to find out whether you have been successful.

  • When will I find out if I’ve been successful?

    The application process can typically take 4-6 weeks to find out whether you have been successful.

    We expect to communicate outcomes for 2025 applications in May 2025.

Where to find out more

Before applying for a Greencore Qualification, you should speak to your Line Manager at your GWG check-in about how this programme will support your development plan.

You’ll find out more about Greencore Qualifications in the guide which can be found on LMF and at Qualifications.Greencore.com

Our Training Partners will hold ‘Spotlight Sessions’ to provide full information on the programme, to help you understand more about the programme, and provide you the opportunity to ask any further questions.

If you have any further questions, please email [email protected].

What does the application process look like?

Once you’ve applied, your eligibility for the programme will be assessed based on your application form.

We’ll then contact your Line Manager to complete a role mapper. This will help us to understand that your role meets the requirements of the learning objectives of the qualification.

Your role mapper will be reviewed to assess suitability for the programme. We’ll then ask HR teams to review all applicants as a function/site, to ensure that they are supportive of the application, and have the resources and capacity to ensure success on the programme.

If approved, details of next steps and enrolment details will be sent to you.

Please note, the application process can typically take 4-6 weeks to find out whether you have been successful.