Filling Operations Shift Leader – Impact & Growth

Müller UK & Ireland; Telford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

282 hours annual holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Life assurance (4x annual salary)

Rewards discount scheme

Free uniform and PPE

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Müller UK & Ireland in Telford is seeking a Shift Leader for the Filling Department. You will lead a production team across 42 hours per week (4 on 4 off, 7–7) days and nights, ensuring safety, quality, service and cost targets while driving continuous improvement.

The role requires proven leadership in a high-volume food manufacturing environment, strong knowledge of food safety, audits, and hands-on use of filling equipment, with a focus on coaching and development.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a shift in a high-volume production environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, quality standards and audit requirements.
• Technical understanding of processing and filling equipment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift team to achieve Safety, Quality, Service, Cost and People objectives.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Support and prepare for BRCGS, customer and internal audits.
• Drive continuous improvement activities and lead root cause problem-solving initiatives.
• Manage team performance effectively, providing coaching and development where needed.
• Deliver clear and consistent communication through team briefs, updates and engagement sessions.
• Lead by example, demonstrating Müller values and behaviours.
• Plan and allocate resources to meet operational requirements.

Skills

People leadership

Health & Safety

Food safety knowledge

Audit readiness

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Quality standards

Education

Relevant technical qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Müller UK & Ireland in Telford is seeking a Shift Leader for the Filling Department. You will lead a production team across 42 hours per week (4 on 4 off, 7–7) days and nights, ensuring safety, quality, service and cost targets while driving continuous improvement.

The role requires proven leadership in a high-volume food manufacturing environment, strong knowledge of food safety, audits, and hands-on use of filling equipment, with a focus on coaching and development.