MINI Plant, Oxford - Plant Steering (Strategy) - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

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Plant Oxford is the birthplace and heart of MINI production. Manufactured to individual customer specifications, hundreds of MINIs leave the plant’s assembly lines each day, off to meet new owners in more than 110 countries around the world. Three UK plants have a part to play in MINI production – Plant Hams Hall makes engines, Plant Swindon produces body pressings and sub-assemblies for MINI, and all this comes together at Plant Oxford with body shell production, paint and final assembly.

MINI Plant, Oxford – Plant Steering (Strategy) - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

About The Production System

The BMW Group is recruiting an intern to support the various activities of the Production System Department, based at MINI Plant Oxford.

As the Production System department, we steer our business towards competitiveness by focusing on the following areas at both Plants Oxford and Swindon.

• Plant Steering: Implementing a robust Business Planning process driven by challenging Targets, developing and communicating a comprehensive Business Strategy.
• Executive Assistant: Supporting with the facilitation of the Leadership Circles and the coordination of critical plant topics and visits, including those of VIP’s.
• Digitalisation: The acceleration and coordination of Digitalisation and Innovation projects.
• Value-Added Production System (VPS): A self-sustaining continuous improvement process for plant-wide operations.
• Plant Development: Planning future-proof Plant Structures in alignment with all business functions.

What will you be doing? (Plant Steering)

As the Plant Steering intern, you will play a key role in supporting the strategic planning and decision-making processes for MINI Plants Oxford and Swindon. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to analyse business data, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop recommendations to enhance the plant's operational efficiency and competitiveness. Key topics include:

• Strategy Development and Communication: Supporting the development and communication of the plant's strategic direction and objectives in collaboration with various teams across the plant.
• Target Management Reporting: Collaborating with central teams to sustain the usage of the new KPI monitoring system and provide support to the local users. Preparing monthly reports based on the performance data.
• Visit, Event and Workshop Support: Coordinating schedules, preparing materials, supporting events to ensure smooth execution.
• Team Administration Support: Providing general administrative support to the team, including scheduling, setting up and facilitating meetings, organising files and documents and assisting with other day-to-day administrative duties to ensure the efficient operation and coordination of team functions.
• Plant Housekeeping: Conduct the necessary audits and continually develop / maintain trackers that highlight the locations, quantities and types of various plant visuals.

Whilst the above topics are specific to Plant Steering, you will also have the opportunity to support and get involved with other functions of the team that interest you.

Qualifications and Skills

• Studying towards an Undergraduate Degree in a Business / Operations Management related subject and on track to achieving a 2:2 standard or higher.
• Able to demonstrate proven project management and problem-solving skills (experience preferable).
• Expected to be self-motivated and work as part of a team of experts managing a broad spectrum of complex topics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• A methodical and structured approach to planning and delivering tasks.
• Digital proficiency preferred (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Beneficial skills include creative mindset (use of photoshop, canva, powerpoint etc).

Why choose us?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £23,650, 26 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
•  Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 37 hours a week, with a half day on a Friday, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.
• Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including an on-site gym, a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.

What do you need to do now?

If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process could include: online testing, video interview and then a face to face, telephone or virtual interview with the hiring manager. This may be in the form of an assessment centre.

Please note:

We operate rolling recruitment, this means we may close the application window earlier than identified, if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Once you make your application you will be automatically sent cognitive tests (via Eligo) for completion before we have had the opportunity to determine your eligibility for the role. Please be aware that if you complete the tests and you are not eligible your application will not be processed any further. If you need support in undertaking the tests please email us at FutureTalentRecruitment@bmwgroup.com.

To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for a minimum of 6 months, after completion of this placement. You must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK.  

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of disability, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sex or sexual orientation.

Closing date for applications:   Friday 31st January 2025

Any further questions? Email us on FutureTalentRecruitment@bmwgroup.com