Course description
Process Leader Level 4
Investing in process leadership training can provide significant benefits for any organisation in the manufacturing sector or those with manufacturing operations. Developing the effective process leaders can have a huge impact on overall organisational success, and as such should form a key part of an organisation’s development strategy.
What is Process Leadership?
Process leadership refers to the ability of individuals within an organisation to guide, direct, budget and influence the production, processes and workflows to achieve organisational goals effectively. It involves a combination of leadership skills to manage large diverse teams as well as an in-depth an understanding of the organisation’s operational processes.
Process leaders are responsible for ensuring that business processes are well-designed, efficiently executed, and aligned with the overall strategic objectives of the organisation. They are integral to success, so should be supported, developed, and empowered to perform their duties to their full potential. The best proven way to do that is to invest in process leadership training specific to production and manufacturing industries.
Process Leadership Training
The Process Leader Level 4apprenticeship has been designed by industry for industry, to target the key skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for individuals and organisations to be successful in the manufacturing sector. What is more, as an apprenticeship, it is fully funded for those organisations that pay into the apprenticeship levy.
Delegates will direct production activities and operations and deliver against core production Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Process Leaders effectively lead and manage large teams as well as providing technical/specialist input and direction to their own team and to others. Process Leader are responsible for determining and managing budgets and resources. They use core production KPIs as the basis of the continuous improvement cycle and undertake and manage quality resolutions.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Who's it for?
The Process Leader Level 4 apprenticeship is suitable for individuals responsible for managing and improving production or operational processes within their organisation. It is ideal for those in leadership roles who oversee teams, implement strategies for efficiency, and ensure the smooth running of production or service operations.
Example job titles include Production Supervisor, Process Leader, Cell Leader, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Team Leader and so on. This apprenticeship helps develop the skills needed to manage resources, drive process improvements, and lead teams effectively to achieve operational excellence.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Programme Outcomes
Qualification: Level 4 Process Leader Apprenticeship Qualification (designed to be recognised by relevant Professional Engineering Institutions such as the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for at the appropriate level of professional registration (EngTech).
Measurable Impact: Each work based project carried out as part of the end point assessment will be defined, qualified and approved within a Profit Improvement Plan (PIP), agreed with delegates and their employers in advance. The PIP is a great management tool and clearly demonstrates the progress of each project using DMAIC and a RAG rating.
Mentors: We can help identify, and advise on a suitable Mentor within your organisation. We are able to provide coaching to the nominated Mentor so that they fully understand their role and what will be required of them, but also understand the guidelines within which they operate and to whom they report.
Guaranteed Return on Investment: With a focus on sustainability and measured improvement, our development programmes always guarantee a significant Return on Investment, seen not only through financial gain, but importantly through positive behavioural change.
Other support: We will help the learner and organisation identify a mentor and supply training if needed. The learner and mentor will be invited to engagement session prior to any start dates, to get a flavour for the course and to set expectations. We will hold regular governance meetings with the organisation to keep everything on track and, as part of the programme, support with key functional skills in English and Maths, for which the learner will attain level 2 qualification.
Training Course Content
Programme Content
In our Process Leader Level 4 training delegates will cover an extensive range of topics, including the below (not exhaustive);
- Health, Safety & Environment
- Leadership & Motivating the Team
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Supporting & Development
- Performance Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Leading Process
- Resources & Availability
- Lean Introduction
- Managing Quality
- DMAIC
- Leading Change
- Leading Meetings
Course delivery details
Improvement Practitioner Course Delivery
All workshop and coaching dates are provided well in advance, prior to the start of the programme, allowing plenty of time to plan ahead.
Tailored Apprenticeship
Our Tailored Apprenticeship approach is perfect for organisations with larger number of employees being released at once for a particular Apprenticeship standard, and as such we offer bespoke on-site and/or virtual delivery.
Tailored Apprenticeships allow for organisations to tailor the programme, to increase relevance, incorporate their values and ensure it is in line with organisational goals and learner requirements.
Mixed Open Cohort
Our Open Cohort approach has been developed as an ideal solution for companies looking to release small numbers of employees (up to 4 per company) for Apprenticeships which includes workshops, coaching and off the job training.
Open Cohorts encourage idea sharing, peer learning and networking across organisations and are predominantly delivered virtually in 3 day blocks, supported by vital face to face contact from our development coaches as and when required by the learner.
Why choose CQM Training and Consultancy Ltd
Developed more than 7,000 learners
Supported more than 800 organisations
Delivered £19.5m in cost savings
Expenses
Funded Apprenticeship
Continuing Studies
- Continuous improvement such as lean six sigma accreditation - green/black belt
- Further leadership qualifications
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CQM Training and Consultancy Ltd
SME Training Provider of the Year 2023 - OAL Awards. CQM Training & Consultancy has been delivering world class, business focused solutions for more than 30 years. Our core expertise is in Continuous Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, and Leadership Development,...