Despatch Shift Lead — Drive Excellence in Logistics

Müller UK & Ireland

Hampton Lovett

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 34,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% annual bonus
276 hours annual leave
Healthcare cash plan
Life assurance (4x salary)
Pension scheme with company contribute
Müller Rewards platform
Training & development
Career progression

Job summary

Müller Milk & Ingredients is seeking a proactive Shift Lead for the Despatch operation in Droitwich. You will guide frontline teams to meet safety, service, quality and performance targets while developing capability and driving continuous improvement across the operation.

The role requires leadership experience in despatch/logistics, strong coaching ability and a relentless focus on performance and safety. A competitive package includes bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

  • Experience in Despatch/Logistics or similar fast-moving environment.
  • Past leadership or supervisory experience in ops settings.
  • Strong coaching and people development skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.
  • A continuous improvement mindset with delivery focus.
  • Ability to influence, engage and motivate others.

Responsibilities

  • Lead frontline teams to achieve operational targets.
  • Coach team members to solve problems and improve performance.
  • Manage performance reviews and development plans.
  • Drive a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Use PDCA tools to identify and resolve issues.
  • Collaborate with other functions to improve performance.
  • Identify improvement opportunities and deliver measurable results.
  • Promote high standards of health, safety and compliance.

Skills

Leadership
Coaching
Problem solving
Communication
Continuous improvement

Tools

PDCA

Job description

Müller Milk & Ingredients is seeking a proactive Shift Lead for the Despatch operation in Droitwich. You will guide frontline teams to meet safety, service, quality and performance targets while developing capability and driving continuous improvement across the operation.

The role requires leadership experience in despatch/logistics, strong coaching ability and a relentless focus on performance and safety. A competitive package includes bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.

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