Logistics Excellence Coordinator

Müller UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy product manufacturer in Manchester is seeking a Logistics Excellence Coordinator to drive operational excellence in logistics. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing or FMCG environments and strong skills in presentation and Microsoft Office. This full-time role offers up to 5% annual bonus, enhanced leave, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 5% annual bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Pension Employer Contribution Scheme

Access to Aviva DigiCare+

Career progression opportunities

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or logistics environments is essential.
• Strong presentation and Microsoft Office skills are required.
• Full Cat B driving licence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support site leadership teams in delivering annual Logistics Excellence plans.
• Govern and guide the implementation of Müller Excellence standards.
• Identify and drive efficiency improvements across both sites.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

FMCG knowledge

Logistics environments experience

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office skills

Influencing skills

Proactive approach

Job description

Overview

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Müller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK. We’re recruiting … Logistics Excellence Coordinator.

Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and continuous improvement in logistics? We’re looking for a proactive and resilient Logistics Excellence Coordinator to support in delivering annual Logistics Excellence plans.

Role Details

• Location: Manchester
• Contract Type: Full-time, permanent – Hybrid working
• Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday (40 hours)

Key Responsibilities

• Support site leadership teams in delivering annual Logistics Excellence plans aligned with SMART objectives.
• Govern and guide the implementation of Muller Excellence standards.
• Identify and drive efficiency improvements across both sites.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce costs and eliminate process bottlenecks.
• Lead and support continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.
• Deliver training programs on operational excellence tools and techniques.
• Track progress using dashboards and presentations, reporting to the wider business.
• Share best practices across the UK MMiD estate and support strategic deployment of annual plans.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or logistics environments.
• Strong presentation and Microsoft Office skills.
• Full Cat B driving licence.
• Ability to influence at all levels and communicate effectively.
• Growth mindset with a proactive, reliable, and organised approach.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Basic leadership experience.

What’s in it for You?

• Up to 5% annual bonus
• 2x Life Assurance policy
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service)
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Enhanced Bereavement Leave
• Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%)
• Access to Aviva DigiCare+
• Exclusive access to Müller Rewards – online and in-store discounts
• Business-supplied IT equipment
• Concessionary products
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Free parking

The Process

If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at www.mullercareers.co.uk#L1 – MB1 #LI-Hybrid #pinksquid