Operational Excellence Intern: Lead Process Improvements

Müller UK & Ireland; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Müller UK & Ireland is offering an 13‑month Operational Excellence (OPEX) Placement Student role at one of our sites in the UK. You will work with Site Leadership Teams and the Central Operational Excellence team to drive production improvements, coach front‑line operators, and deliver focused projects that raise efficiency.

You will develop skills in OEE analysis, loss reduction, material tracking, and continuous improvement using tools like SPC, CIP and FMEA.

Qualifications

• University students on track for a 2:1 or above seeking a placement year.
• Full UK driving licence held for at least one year.
• Eligibility to work in the UK; not eligible for sponsorship due to salary threshold.
• Interest in operational excellence principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support improvement projects to boost production efficiency.
• Analyse OEE losses and implement lasting standards.
• Develop and maintain systems to track material losses and reduce waste.
• Train operators in process optimisation techniques (SPC, CIP, FMEA).
• Support and coach production teams on continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with other placement students on group projects.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

Chemical Engineering degree or related field

Tools

SPC

CIP

FMEA

Job description

Müller UK & Ireland is offering an 13‑month Operational Excellence (OPEX) Placement Student role at one of our sites in the UK. You will work with Site Leadership Teams and the Central Operational Excellence team to drive production improvements, coach front‑line operators, and deliver focused projects that raise efficiency.

You will develop skills in OEE analysis, loss reduction, material tracking, and continuous improvement using tools like SPC, CIP and FMEA.