OUR PLACEMENTS

Placement summary

At Stoddart’s it’s not only our products but our people who drive our success. You’re not just a Graduate, you’re our future leader, and to get you there sooner we’ve developed Stoddart’s Graduate Management programme. During the initial 12 months, you'll gain the skills, knowledge and confidence that will enable you to make real improvements which, ultimately, will positively impact on the bottom line and contribute to the overall success of our business. Towards the end of the programme we will work with you to try find a permanent role that suits your strengths and ambitions.

Job description

Project Description

As a Management Graduate, you'll enjoy a fast-paced development programme jam-packed with non-stop learning. Personal development and growth is integral to this programme. Getting hands-on experience in different business unit operations, you'll get stuck in straight away. You'll need to pick up technical, personal and leadership skills along your way, but you'll soon be taking responsibility for small teams and projects.

Our Management Graduate scheme typically lasts 12 months and involves a series of placements in our business units. In each rotation, you will work closely with senior management and colleagues to expand your range of skills and competencies. At the same time, you will be expected to make a genuine contribution to the organisation’s success from a very early stage.

Placement Objectives

To recruit, develop and retain a future leader for our business.

Role Description

You will be mentored and encouraged to realise your full potential through practical experience and a structured development plan, but you will also contribute to the business from day one and this will include all of the following tasks:

• Developing an in-depth understand of the business process at Stoddart’s (from end to end), and of the systems that support our business.
• Managing projects from conception to completion, ensuring these deliver tangible results which add value.
• Evaluating current processes, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and taking ownership of these (for example in relation to Production, Quality and Health & Safety), where appropriate doing so applying Lean tools and techniques.
• Streamlining information in a logical way and being innovative in designing improved systems.
• Identifying metrics which will support the business, providing analysis and assisting in producing user friendly reports.
• Gaining an understanding of new product development (NPD) processes, and becoming a key internal contact for new product development, through market research and production capability awareness.
• Taking on full managerial responsibilities for an area of production.
• Improving communication (both internal and external) across all areas of the business.
• Providing a monthly management report to the Senior Management Team.

Qualifications

HND or Degree qualified, in business related discipline. A food manufacturing related qualification would be ideal but is not essential

Skills / Experience

Essential Skills

• Project management (can be non-food related)
• Team building initiatives
• Genuine interest in food manufacturing
• Passionate about continuous improvement
• Extremely driven to deliver results
• Self-starter
• Structured problem solver
• Finisher
• Natural leadership skills
• Able to deal with and work effectively under pressure
• Highly effective communication skills (both verbal and non-verbal)
• Strong organisational skills
• Analytical approach
• Adaptability
• Ability to formulate structured reports
• Fluent use of Microsoft Office suite
• Full UK driving licence (occasional visits to Ayr)

Desirable Skills

• Lean manufacturing awareness
• Experience working in a food processing environment
• Previous experience in the food industry an advantage

Benefits

Company benefits

• Excellent opportunity for progression
• Continued personal and profesional development
• Staff sales
• Will make a genuine contribution to the business from day one
• On the job learning - learn while you earn

• Exposure to all areas of the business

Placement benefits

As part of ScotGrad Graduate Placement Programme, the successful candidate will have access to a three day business and employability skills residential course and also benefit from ongoing support from the ScotGrad team throughout the duration of the placement. 

Additional information

Location: Broxburn (West Lothian)

Planned interview date: TBC

This placement may result in a permanent employment afterwards

Preferred start date: Flexible

Company information

Stoddart's is a leading Scottish beef processor. The company is highly respected within the industry, and prides itself on the principles of Service, Quality, Knowledge and Innovation.

Company sector: Food and Drink

Company website: http://www.akstoddart.co.uk/