Blow Moulding Operations Leader — Drive Excellence

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private medical cover

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Müller Rewards discount platform

Free onsite parking

Career development

Job summary

Müller Milk & Ingredients is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for Blow Moulding in Manchester. You will lead the site to deliver performance targets, ensure safety and quality, and embed continuous improvement across people, plant, and processes.

You will coach and develop teams, align operational routines with PMS, and collaborate with engineering to maximise site capability and governance. This is a high-visibility leadership role within a major FMCG business.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (FMCG preferred).
• Experience delivering manufacturing performance metrics.
• Track record in continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Strong people leadership with coaching and succession planning.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, Quality and environmental standards.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and build cross-functional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead blow moulding manufacturing strategy to meet objectives.
• Drive site performance through people, plant and process management.
• Embed Manufacturing Excellence and PMS across the operation.
• Develop high-performing teams through coaching and mentoring.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Quality, Environment standards.
• Support Engineering Excellence and Asset Care initiatives.
• Drive problem-solving and continuous improvement across manufacturing.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing Excellence

Operational KPIs

People Development

Health & Safety Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Lean Six Sigma

Tools

Performance Management Systems

Asset Care

Job description

Müller Milk & Ingredients is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for Blow Moulding in Manchester. You will lead the site to deliver performance targets, ensure safety and quality, and embed continuous improvement across people, plant, and processes.

You will coach and develop teams, align operational routines with PMS, and collaborate with engineering to maximise site capability and governance. This is a high-visibility leadership role within a major FMCG business.