Operations Placement Student Review
by Forvia
Rating
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Skills
4.8
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Responsibilities
5.0
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Support & Guidance
5.0
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Culture
3.8
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Your Impressions
4.0
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Forvia
- 7. Would you recommend Forvia to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Forvia
Overview
My role as operations placement student consisted of supporting one of the three autonomous production departments within the plant. I was assigned to the plastic injection department. I worked closely with the Methods Engineer with standardized work, and the Process Engineer with programming and manufacturing processes. I provided support on the shop floor when needed, and mainly focused on driving improvement and innovation around my department and my plant. I was assigned multiple projects and given the freedom to design and test solutions myself.
Skills
I feel much more confident and secure in my skills compared to how I was at the start of the year. This confidence was built up through the many challenges I faced during my placement. I gained both technical (Google Apps Script coding and development, Microsoft VBA coding, BricsCAD, SEPRO Robot programming, ALTAIR Laser programming and editing) and transferrable skills (problem-solving skills, team working, communication and interpersonal skills) throughout my time. The knowledge and experience I have gained during my time here will definitely help me in my future career aspirations and goals.
Responsibilities
All the projects I was involved in required a lot of leadership initiative from myself. I was often involved with working with shop floor staff and leading them in certain workshops and activities. I was also involved with a lot of critical work which focused on changes needed and improvements around the department, due to the launch of new projects. This helped me gain autonomy and responsibility as well as helping me to integrate into the business more efficiently.
Support & Guidance
I received a lot of incredible support from my team. Everyone was always willing to help and guide me, which lead to me being comfortable enough to take risks and make mistakes. I learned something valuable from everyone I've worked with, and each member of my team has been invaluable to my professional development.
Culture
Very supportive and productive.
Your Impressions
I have really enjoyed my time here and I've really learned a lot. I am definitely in a really good position for when I go back to university.
Yes
Keep an open mind and remember that the energy you put into the experience is what you will get out.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Logistics and Operations
West Midlands
August 2022
