Operational Excellence Specialist

Acu-IT.net; Amesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the UK is seeking an Operational Excellence Specialist to implement and embed excellence standards. The role involves working with leadership teams to identify improvement opportunities, driving cultural change, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have experience in manufacturing or logistics and strong presentation skills. The position offers a full-time, site-based contract with numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Up to 5% annual bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Pension Employer Contribution Scheme

Career progression and development opportunities

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or logistics environments.
• Full Cat B driving licence.
• Growth mindset with a proactive and organised approach.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or logistics environments

Strong presentation skills

Microsoft Office skills

Ability to influence at all levels

Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies

Job description

Company Description

Mller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Mller 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 Mller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocers Top 100 list of Britains Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.

Job Description

Were recruiting Operational Excellence Specialist

Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and continuous improvement in logistics? Were looking for a proactive and resilient Operational Excellence Specialist to support in delivering annual Operational Excellence plans.

About The Role

As a Operational Excellence Specialist, youll play a pivotal role in supporting, guiding, and governing site teams to implement and embed Operational Excellence standards. Youll work closely with leadership teams to identify improvement opportunities, standardise processes, and drive cultural change across both sites.

Location: Over 2 locations, namely, Amesbury, Bridgewater

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent Site based

Shift Pattern: Monday Friday (40 hours)

Operational Excellence Specialist Key Responsibilities:

• Support site leadership teams in delivering annual Operational 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 Were 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.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Desirable:

• Basic leadership experience.
• Stakeholder influence/management

Whats in it for You?

We Believe In Rewarding Our People For The Great Work They Do. Heres What You Can Expect As Part Of Our Team

• 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 Mller 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