Lead Transport Operations Coach - 4 on/4 off Shift

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% annual bonus

4 x Life Assurance policy

Private Medical Insurance

23 days holiday plus bank holidays (rS

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Enhanced Bereavement Leave

Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (

Exclusive access to Müller Rewards – 0

Business Supplied IT Equipment

Concessionary products

Career Progression and Development Op

Free onsite secured parking

Job summary

Müller’s Skelmersdale Depot is seeking a Transport Shift Lead to drive operational excellence in our transport operations. You will coach and develop the team, lead by example and ensure safe, compliant shift performance across KPIs.

In this full-time role, you’ll manage 4 on‑4 off day shifts (06:00–18:00), lead investigations into issues, support continuous improvement, and collaborate cross-functionally to boost business results while upholding a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport or logistics leadership.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Solid understanding of inbound operations.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence through KPI management and Daily Operations Review (DOR).
• Coach and develop the transport team; conduct performance reviews and development plans.
• Champion health and safety; lead investigations and promote a strong safety culture.
• Ensure legal and audit compliance across shift operations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve business performance.
• Act as escalation point for farm services issues.
• Promote MMID behaviours and succession planning.
• Lead in meeting the criteria for DTAS best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Continuous improvement

KPI management

People management

Job description

Müller’s Skelmersdale Depot is seeking a Transport Shift Lead to drive operational excellence in our transport operations. You will coach and develop the team, lead by example and ensure safe, compliant shift performance across KPIs.

In this full-time role, you’ll manage 4 on‑4 off day shifts (06:00–18:00), lead investigations into issues, support continuous improvement, and collaborate cross-functionally to boost business results while upholding a strong safety culture.