Process Manager

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the dairy sector is seeking a Process Manager to oversee liquid processing and movement at their Severnside Dairy. The role involves ensuring health and safety compliance, coaching staff, and implementing process improvements. Candidates should have in-depth knowledge of dairy processing and relevant instrumentation. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including a car allowance and private healthcare.

Benefits

Car allowance or company car

Up to 15% bonus

Four times life assurance

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Access to Muller rewards platform

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of dairy processing and intake.
• Strong knowledge of pumps, valves, and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all movement of fluids from cream intake to cream aging.
• Developing process experts through ongoing coaching and training.
• Analyzing process top loss data to identify improvement projects.

Skills

Dairy Processing

Health and Safety

Data Analysis

Coaching

Tools

SCADA

OpEx Tools

HACCP

Job description

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We are currently recruiting for a Process Manager to join us at our Severnside Dairy.

Job Purpose

Site responsibility for all movement and processing of liquids, Clean in Process (CIP's) controlled by Scada software and advisor for site in relation to health, safety, and environmental.

Salary

Competitive

Hours

40 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

Location

Severnside

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all movement of fluids from cream intake to cream aging, butter milk, and evaporator.
• Responsible for all CIP’s controlled by Scada - CIP in line with company best practices, handling and use of chemicals ensuring health and safety is uncompromised, interpreting Scada data to ensure adequate cleans in preparation for production.
• Developing process experts through ongoing coaching, training, development, and feedback. Developing a deeper understanding of cream processing and the overall operation, including valve knowledge (identification, operation, and basic maintenance).
• Creating clear succession and development plans to build a talent pool of process experts, as process is the science behind what we do.
• Analyzing ‘process top loss’ data to identify improvement projects, making data-driven decisions, leading improvement initiatives, and implementing long-term solutions.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of dairy processing and intake.
• Strong knowledge of pumps, valves, and industry-standard instrumentation.
• Detailed understanding of CIP best practices.
• Strong knowledge of OpEx tools & techniques, IOSH Managing Safety, HACCP Training, SCADA knowledge.

Desirable

• Basic understanding of engineering and automation principles.
• Good understanding of dairy micro analysis, autonomous maintenance, and CMMS.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Car allowance or company car.
• Up to 15% bonus.
• Four times life assurance.
• Private healthcare.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Access to Muller rewards platform for various retailer discounts.