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1103995
University of Warwick
24/11/2025
Other - See Job
36.5 hours per week
Not Applicable
Pay
£12.83
£1.55
Description
Role
About the role:
This is a 12-week paid internship opportunity with CJ Tool & Mouldings, as part of the WMG Internship Programme, in collaboration with Made Smarter. In this role, you will support with the implementation of a new MRP/ERP system.
The internship is based in Stourbridge, gaining practical insights into the workings of a manufacturing environment and the implementation of an MRP/ERP system. As part of the programme, you will benefit from weekly supervision and support by a Made Smarter expert, ensuring you have guidance and resources throughout your internship.
Through this Internship you will have the chance to:
- Assist with data migration and integration to a new MRP/ERP system
- Develop user training for the new system
- Support system configuration testing and validation
- Document processes and work on refining on the new system
- Support with system tests, identify issues and resolution
About the company:
CJ Tool & Mouldings are based in the West Midlands and supplying plastic injection mouldings throughout the UK and global markets. They offer design, tooling, moulding and assembly.
Duties and responsibilities
- Objective 1: Support Data Migration and Integration
Objective: Assist in migrating data from spreadsheets to the new MRP/ERP system.
Outcome: Ensure data accuracy and consistency across all modules (inventory, production, sales, etc.).
- Objective 2: User Training and Support
Objective: Work alongside the team to provide user training sessions and document user guides.
Outcome: Enhance employee understanding and smooth adoption of the new system across departments.
- Objective 3: Testing and Validating System Customisations and Configurations
Objective: Support with validating the configuration of the MRP/ERP system, ensuring settings match business processes.
Outcome: Ensure the system is tailored to meet operational needs and increases efficiency.
- Objective 4: Process Mapping and Optimisation
Objective: Help document existing ERP/MRP processes and translate them to standard operating procedures specific and relevant to C J Tool and Mouldings.
Outcome: Identify and document key ERP/MRP processes (e.g., inventory management, production scheduling).
- Objective 5: Testing and Issue Resolution
Objective: Assist in running system tests, identifying issues, and ensuring the system functions as expected.
Outcome: Resolve any issues promptly to ensure smooth system functionality at go-live.
Skills and experience
ESSENTIAL:
- Educated to degree level in Engineering/Business Management, or equivalent
- Proficiency in digital tools related to the objective
- Strong team player with a proactive, adaptable attitude, comfortable working closely with colleagues and contributing to a supportive team environment
- Good verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating sound judgment when interacting with others; highly communicative and able to integrate well within a team
DESIRABLE:
- Experience with MRP/ERP systems, specifically, implementation, data migration, business process analysis and user training
- Experience or a demonstratable interest of working in a manufacturing environment
Location
Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1JN
Additional information
- Start and end date: 24 November 25 for 12 weeks.
- Deadline to apply: 03 November 25
Please provide a CV and cover letter with your application.
Please note upon applying for this role you are consenting to your contact details being shared directly with the hiring manager.
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