Operational Excellence Intern - 13-Month Placement

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Müller UK & Ireland invites a placement student for a 13‑month OPEX internship in Telford. You will drive production improvements and collaborate with Site Leadership and the Central OPEX team to deliver focused projects that raise efficiency.

You will coach front‑line teams in process optimisation techniques, support continuous improvement, and help shape an excellence culture across the site. This paid placement offers real world experience.

Qualifications

• University student pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities with leadership and operators.
• Proactive, self-starting attitude with the ability to drive projects.
• Flexible in a dynamic environment with good analytical skills.
• Eligible to work in the UK with a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Drive production improvements and process optimisation on site.
• Collaborate with Site Leadership Teams and Central Operational Excellence.
• Deliver focused improvement projects to raise efficiency.
• Coach and support front-line teams on improvement techniques.
• Contribute to building a culture of excellence across the site.
• Work with other placement students on group projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Adaptability

Problem solving

Operational excellence knowledge

Driving license

UK residency

Education

Chemical Engineering (or related technical field) degree in progress

Job description

Müller UK & Ireland invites a placement student for a 13‑month OPEX internship in Telford. You will drive production improvements and collaborate with Site Leadership and the Central OPEX team to deliver focused projects that raise efficiency.

You will coach front‑line teams in process optimisation techniques, support continuous improvement, and help shape an excellence culture across the site. This paid placement offers real world experience.