From Overwhelmed Supervisor to Confident Operations Manager
The Problem
A frontline supervisor in a manufacturing business had recently stepped into a wider operational role but lacked formal management training. They struggled with prioritising workloads, managing performance across teams, and contributing confidently to senior management discussions. Projects were often delayed and staff engagement was inconsistent.
The Solution
The learner enrolled on the Operations Manager Level 5 programme to build structured leadership and operational planning skills. Through the programme they developed:
Operational planning techniques
Project management tools (Gantt charts, risk logs)
Financial and resource management skills
Leadership and communication confidence
They applied learning directly to a live improvement project focused on reducing bottlenecks in production scheduling.
The Solution
The learner enrolled on the Operations Manager Level 5 programme to build structured leadership and operational planning skills. Through the programme they developed:
Operational planning techniques
Project management tools (Gantt charts, risk logs)
Financial and resource management skills
Leadership and communication confidence
They applied learning directly to a live improvement project focused on reducing bottlenecks in production scheduling.
"The programme gave me clarity, confidence, and the tools to lead properly. It completely changed how I approach my role."
The Impact
Within 6 months:
Production delays reduced significantly
Team performance reviews became structured and consistent
The learner secured a promotion into a formal Operations Manager role
Confidence improved both professionally and personally
They now lead cross-department planning meetings and manage long-term operational improvements.
The Impact
Within 6 months:
Production delays reduced significantly
Team performance reviews became structured and consistent
The learner secured a promotion into a formal Operations Manager role
Confidence improved both professionally and personally
They now lead cross-department planning meetings and manage long-term operational improvements.
"The programme gave me clarity, confidence, and the tools to lead properly. It completely changed how I approach my role."
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Thinking about apprenticeship programmes? Here is what you need to know from session logistics, support and the clarity you need to excel.
Thinking about apprenticeship programmes? Here is what you need to know from session logistics, support and the clarity you need to excel.
Employers
Employers
In our experience and working with hundreds of employers we understand that businesses have questions about investing in apprenticeship programmes. Here is what you need to know.
In our experience and working with hundreds of employers we understand that businesses have questions about investing in apprenticeship programmes. Here is what you need to know.
001
Are apprenticeship programmes only for entry-level roles?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.
002
Can apprenticeship programmes support existing staff, not just new hires?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.
003
Will this distract teams from their day-to-day role?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.
003
How do we know which programme is right for us?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.
004
What about funding and the apprenticeship levy?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.
005
Do we have to choose a training provider ourselves?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.
006
What other support is available to businesses taking on apprentices?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.
007
Is this suitable for small or growing businesses?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.
008
How long does an apprenticeship take?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.
009
What makes Rendstaff different?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.
001
Are apprenticeship programmes only for entry-level roles?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.
002
Can apprenticeship programmes support existing staff, not just new hires?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.
003
Will this distract teams from their day-to-day role?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.
003
How do we know which programme is right for us?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.
004
What about funding and the apprenticeship levy?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.
005
Do we have to choose a training provider ourselves?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.
006
What other support is available to businesses taking on apprentices?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.
007
Is this suitable for small or growing businesses?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.
008
How long does an apprenticeship take?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.
009
What makes Rendstaff different?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.
Learners
Learners
Thinking about an apprenticeship to learn new skills and develop your career? Here’s what you need to know.
Thinking about an apprenticeship to learn new skills and develop your career? Here’s what you need to know.
001
Are apprenticeship programmes only for entry-level roles?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.
002
What programme levels are available?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.
004
Will I receive support throughout the programme?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.
005
Do I choose the training provider?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.
006
Do I have to pay anything towards my apprenticeship programme?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.
007
Will it help me build and develop my professional network?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.
001
Are apprenticeship programmes only for entry-level roles?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.
002
What programme levels are available?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.
004
Will I receive support throughout the programme?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.
005
Do I choose the training provider?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.
006
Do I have to pay anything towards my apprenticeship programme?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.
007
Will it help me build and develop my professional network?
Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.