Operations Training Lead — Capability & Compliance (18m FTC)

Müller UK & Ireland; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Contributory pension plan

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous holiday entitlement

Rewards discounts across retailers

Job summary

Müller Milk & Ingredients is seeking an Operations Training Manager for an 18-month FTC in Skelmersdale. The role focuses on building capability, strengthening compliance and shaping training across site operations.

You will create gap analyses, manage mandatory training, develop a robust SOP library and embed new systems across the site. The candidate will lead induction programs, progression paths and manage relationships with external training providers.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering training in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven ability to create and implement training frameworks and SOPs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Proven use of KPIs to measure training impact and drive improvements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and organize schedules.

Responsibilities

• Create site-wide skills and training gap analysis by role and training status.
• Partner with site stakeholders to ensure mandatory training compliance and track refresher training.
• Develop and maintain a robust SOP library with document control and validation.
• Embed new systems and processes through effective rollout and manager support.
• Own and improve the site induction programme for new starters from day one.
• Develop clear development and progression pathways for staff growth.
• Liaise with external training providers and manage the site training budget.
• Ensure training activities meet quality, compliance and audit requirements.
• Develop and report KPIs to measure training effectiveness and engagement.
• Maintain accurate training records across the site.

Skills

Manufacturing training experience

Stakeholder management

SOPs and document control

KPI and data-driven mindset

Organisational planning

Change management

Training framework development

Job description

Müller Milk & Ingredients is seeking an Operations Training Manager for an 18-month FTC in Skelmersdale. The role focuses on building capability, strengthening compliance and shaping training across site operations.

You will create gap analyses, manage mandatory training, develop a robust SOP library and embed new systems across the site. The candidate will lead induction programs, progression paths and manage relationships with external training providers.