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Manufacturing is one of the largest employment sectors in the UK with around 3.4 million people Manufacturing contributes almost ÂŁ150 billion to the economy - that's nearly 50% of the total economy Almost two-thirds of all UK exports are manufactured goods The UK has a strong position in the global market in electronics in areas such as design, mobile networks, and broadcast technologies Third-generation fibre optics have been developed by NEC and Alcatel that carry 10 trillion bits per second down a single strand of fibre. That's 1,900 CDs or 150 million phone calls every second
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Manufacturing remains one of the South West's key industries worth over ÂŁ11 billion annually and employing nearly 300,000 people The South West has around 6000 engineering and manufacturing establishments; 2400 of these have employed apprentices and other trainees Female employees are under-represented in this sector Vi-Spring manufacture beds that are made of totally natural materials. Their most expensive bed costs ÂŁ25k AIS and Barden both make (different) parts for F1 racing cars Algram made the front grill for the most recent James Bond car Bardens manufacture 1.5million bearings a year The annual volume production of high specification tubing at Fine Tubes covers a distance from Plymouth to New York Spinnaker make cash handling boxes that can render their contents worthless in seconds by injecting dye into the bank notes
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Food and drink. Manufacturing industry employs 500,000 people nationally and has an annual turnover of ÂŁ77.4 billion
Print. Packaging and graphics communications industry is part of the UK's fourth largest manufacturing industry by turnover. 90% of companies employ fewer than 20 people
Textiles. Split into three areas: design, manufacturing, and servicing. More than 80% of businesses have 10 employees or fewer. There is a need for fresh talent as the workforce is ageing
Chemicals. One of the largest manufacturing industries with one of the highest growth rates. Approximately 240,000 people are employed in the manufacturing of chemical ingredients. It is the UK's number one exporter
Pharmaceuticals. A global industry, exports are around ÂŁ15 billion annually. Our two largest pharmaceutical companies (GlaxoSmithKline and Astrazeneca) are amongst the most successful in the world
Polymers. Comprises of four processing areas (plastics, rubber, polymer composite and sign-making). Just under 14,000 companies operate within the sector. This industry needs innovators, technologists, designers, and process technicians
Engineering. Engineers work in all kinds of environments. The principle industries in engineering are: Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Marine, Mechanical, Basic Metals, Metal Products, Bioscience and Transport Engineering. An estimated 230,000 additional engineering jobs will be required by 2014
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Algram Group
Alderman Tooling
Arjo Wiggins
Birch Valley Plastics
Atlantic Inertial Systems
Composite Integration
Babcock
Crump Rubber
Bandvulc Tyres
Fairford Electronics
The Barden Corporation
Hymid Multi-Shot
Becton, Dickinson and Company
Interlube Systems
Bombardier Transportation
Laser Industries
DS Smith Speciality Packaging
Luminati
Fine Tubes
Manuplas
Hellermann Tyton
Meddings Thermalec
Invensys Controls UK
Mouldtech Solutions
Kawasaki Precision Machinery (UK)
Permaban
Pipex
PTG Precision Engineers
Plessey Semiconductors
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Princess Yachts International
Tideford Organic Foods
Rittal CSM
Westaway Sausages
Spinnaker International Tamar Foods Toshiba Information Systems (UK) Vi-Spring The Wrigley Company
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Case Study 1
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Bandvulc - Project Manager for a tyre-retreading company, also responsible for environmental impacts of machinery, Process Control, Data Analysis, and people management. I chose to work in this area because I enjoy running a project from conception all the way through to completion. I am also extremely conscious of the environmental impact a company and an individual can have on the environment. The environment is important to me and always has been. I have a soft spot for mathematics; I have always enjoyed the brain exercise and stimulation it gives. I have a degree in Mechanical & Environmental Engineering. My long-term aim is to become a Chartered Engineer (IMechE). I also want to project manage installation of 'green' energy plants (wind, anaerobic digestion, pyrolysis, etc). The best bit about my job is the variety of projects I get involved with. There's always something new and challenging to get stuck into! The worst bit is managing people. It’s not simple, we're all individuals! It can be the most rewarding but also frustrating! I would recommend working in this sector as it is extremely challenging and always evolving thanks to new technologies. You are always learning and doing something new.
Case Study 2
Tanya Edwards
The Wrigley Company Ltd, Plymouth I took A levels in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Psychology and wanted to go to Leicester University to study Astrophysics. However, I decided to take part in the Year in Industry scheme, which provides gap year placements, as I wanted to get more work experience before continuing with my studies. My main project was to improve ‘lean’ manufacturing within the factory through improving the effectiveness and efficiency of calibrations and ensuring this met international standards. I introduced a controlled calibration system into a new department, which now accounts for all of the measuring equipment affecting product quality and food safety. Through this system I have been able to improve lean manufacturing resulting in an annual saving of just over £60,000. This system, designed to be used in other departments within the factory, is now being considered as global best practice. My year at Wrigley’s has been an amazing experience! The Wrigley Company has given me such an insight in to the way industry works and given me lots of opportunity for growth. The placement has given me invaluable experience in industry and important life skills that I will take through university and the rest of my life. I've gained confidence and grown so much during my placement and made many new relationships that hopefully will last a lifetime. I did a Year in Industry to put me a step ahead when I start university and this placement has given me exactly that and so much more!
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Name: Jack Poole Job role and responsibilities: Apprentice mechanical maintenance engineer. My job enables me to do a very wide range of jobs all around the factory, which gives a great variety to my day. It also enables me to learn a great deal of new skills. Why chose to work/train in this area: I chose to pursue a career in maintenance because I like to be hands on and because of the wide range of different jobs I could do each day. Qualifications route: 5 A-C at GCSE, Performing Engineering Operations at Estover Engineering College, City and Guilds Level 2 at Kings Road, City and Guilds Level 3 at Kings Road, NVQ Level 2 and 3 throughout apprenticeship. Long term aims: I would like to stay on at college after this year and work towards a degree in mechanical engineering and eventually achieve a managerial role. Best bit about the job: For me the best bit of the job is the variety, one day I could be building a wall and the next day stripping a machine. Worst bit about the job: The worst bit of the job would be leaving something unfinished. If the machine you are working on is needed to produce parts then it’s down to you to get it back running as quickly as possible to reduce the amount of production time lost. Why would you recommend working in this sector to young people?: I would certainly recommend working in maintenance to any young person. The wide range of different jobs enables you to stay focussed and not lose interest. You also pick up so many different skills that will help you in the future, for example plumbing, welding, painting/spraying, pneumatics, hydraulics and much more.
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Name: Lauren Horner Job Role and responsibilities: Technical Assistant working for Ideal Foods Ltd, a Seafood Company supplying many European babyfood companies. It is a family company, owned and run by my father Tony Horner. Along with supplying a high risk sector we also export large quantities of salmon by-products to the Far East which gives me the opportunity to travel. Why this area? My father moved to Cornwall from Grimsby to work for another seafood company and was made redundant. He started doing consultancy work and set up his own business in Cornwall. My family decided not to move back up to Grimsby, the seafood capital, because there are already many seafood companies in the area. Qualifications route: I am in my second year at Duchy College studying Food Manufacturing Technology to help develop my technical knowledge and be able to apply my knowledge to our company. Previously I passed 11 GCSEs Grades A-C, AS Level Psychology and A Level Biology, P.E. and Geography. Long-term aim: To become Technical Director of Ideal Foods. Best bit about the job: The opportunity to travel! Worst bit about the job: Sometimes travelling can also be the worst bit about the job - as well as the paperwork! Why would you recommend working in this sector? Food manufacturing is totally overlooked. It is an exciting and interesting sector which, until I began working at Ideal Foods, I thought was pretty boring but it is actually quite wonderful. There is always a new project every day, you travel to some amazing places and meet different people and learn about their cultures. It's not all about smelling bad and getting dirty, wet and cold!
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Careers and further course information Careers SW (Connexions) Helping discover what you could do and how to get there Information, careers advice and resources Apprenticeships Graduate careers Career information Qualifications explained
Useful subject websites
Plymouth Manufacturer’s Group Year in Industry Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Sector Skills Council Skills for science based industries Food and Drink Skills Council Sector Skills Council for the Process and Manufacturing Sector Plymouth College of Art
www.careerssw.org www.icould.com https://nextstep.direct.gov.uk www.apprenticeships.org.uk www.prospects.ac.uk www.insidecareers.co.uk www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning /QualificationsExplained www.plymouthmanufacturers.co.uk www.yini.org.uk www.semta.org.uk www.cogent-ssc.com www.improve-skills.co.uk/careers www.proskills.co.uk www.plymouthart.ac.uk
Quiz answers Page 2: Food and Drink, Textiles, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Polymers, Engineering Page 12: 1) 3.4 million are employed in the sector - that’s about one-in-every seven people working in the UK. 2) 2,400. 3) 1.5 million. 4) Year in Industry. 5) 500,000. 6) Algram
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Illustration of career progression and skill development Sample Jobs
Senior Management
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Junior to Middle Management
LEVEL 3
Experienced to Supervisory
LEVEL 1/2
Entry Level Employment Intermediate
SKILL DEVELOPMENT - depending on experience
LEVEL 5+
Examples of Job Specific Skills
Directors (Senior Management Team) Financial Director Technical Director Operations Director Operations Manager Quality Manager Design & Development Manager
Strategic Planning, Setting KPIs Budget Setting, Cost Benefit Analysis
Manufacturing Manager Process Engineer Project Programmer Technical Drawing Engineer Quality Engineer Estimating Engineer Departmental Supervisor Team Leader
Industry and sector knowledge Product knowledge Quality Standards
Accounts Administrator Maintenance Engineer Inspectors Process Module Technologist Manufacturing Supervisor Process Module Technologist Champion/ Experienced Operator
Leadership Problem Solving
Senior Module Technologist Production Operative Module Technologist Production Apprentices
Advanced CAM Tool Making, Fabrication Safety Awareness, Tool Competency Good Manufacturing Process compliance
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Budgetary/Financial Control Performance Monitoring
Problem Solving People Management Able to supervise in a “teaching’ way
A guide to the types of jobs you could progress to if you invest in the relevent skills and training
Skills and Attributes (Illustrative) Strong verbal and written communication skills Delivering ‘customer delight’ ‘Can do’ attitude Master’s Degree/PhD Degree plus experience Target driven Monitoring skills Degree (Electronics, Physics or Chemistry) Strong verbal communication skills Well organised Consistency in approach Integrity ‘Can do’ attitude Calm under pressure Decisive Listening skills (able to follow instructions) Analytical skills IT awareness (especially for CNC) Adaptability/versatility (for job rotation) Work without supervision Dexterity
Setter, Toolmaker, Welder, Polisher Numeric and mathematical ability, Dexterity Good hand-eye coordination, enquiring mind - questioning the norm, eagerness to do well Good communication skills (email, whiteboard, etc), Work with some supervision Able to multi-task, Disciplined, Teamworker Most important for new recruits: “80% attitude - the rest can be taught” - Managing Director
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Illustration of career progression and skill development Sample Jobs
Senior Management
LEVEL 4
Junior to Middle Management
LEVEL 3
Experienced to Supervisory
LEVEL 1/2
Entry Level Employment Intermediate
SKILL DEVELOPMENT - depending on experience
LEVEL 5+
Examples of Job Specific Skills
Directors (Senior Management Team) Financial Director Technical Director Operations Director Operations Manager Quality Manager Design & Development Manager
Strategic Planning, Setting KPIs Budget Setting, Cost Benefit Analysis
Manufacturing Manager Process Engineer Project Programmer Technical Drawing Engineer Quality Engineer Estimating Engineer Departmental Supervisor Team Leader
Industry and sector knowledge Product knowledge Quality Standards
Accounts Administrator Maintenance Engineer Inspectors Process Module Technologist Manufacturing Supervisor Process Module Technologist Champion/ Experienced Operator
Leadership Problem Solving
Senior Module Technologist Production Operative Module Technologist Production Apprentices
Advanced CAM Tool Making, Fabrication Safety Awareness, Tool Competency Good Manufacturing Process compliance
Developed in partnership by Exeter & Heart of Devon Employment & Skills Board
Budgetary/Financial Control Performance Monitoring
Problem Solving People Management Able to supervise in a “teaching’ way
A guide to the types of jobs you could progress to if you invest in the relevent skills and training
Skills and Attributes (Illustrative) Strong verbal and written communication skills Delivering ‘customer delight’ ‘Can do’ attitude Master’s Degree/PhD Degree plus experience Target driven Monitoring skills Degree (Electronics, Physics or Chemistry) Strong verbal communication skills Well organised Consistency in approach Integrity ‘Can do’ attitude Calm under pressure Decisive Listening skills (able to follow instructions) Analytical skills IT awareness (especially for CNC) Adaptability/versatility (for job rotation) Work without supervision Dexterity
Setter, Toolmaker, Welder, Polisher Numeric and mathematical ability, Dexterity Good hand-eye coordination, enquiring mind - questioning the norm, eagerness to do well Good communication skills (email, whiteboard, etc), Work with some supervision Able to multi-task, Disciplined, Teamworker Most important for new recruits: “80% attitude - the rest can be taught” - Managing Director