Production Manager

Müller UK & Ireland; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent dairy company in Market Drayton is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead operations and drive operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership in manufacturing, excellent communication skills, and a degree-level education. This role offers substantial responsibilities and the opportunity to influence overall site performance. Benefits include career development, company car, up to 15% bonus, and health coverage.

Benefits

Career development within a stable business

Company Car / allowance

Up to 15% bonus

Partner level healthcare cover

4 x life assurance

Access to perk box

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading a high-performing team.
• Strong understanding of health and safety standards.
• Experience in managing KPIs and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Shift Leaders and operational teams to deliver strong daily performance.
• Maintain high standards in Health & Safety, Quality, Food Safety and compliance.
• Monitor KPIs, identify issues and implement continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong leadership experience in manufacturing

Excellent communication and coaching skills

Knowledge of production processes

Education

Degree-level education (or equivalent)

Job description

Who we are

We're Müller UK & Ireland, a family-run dairy business and we're experts at what we do. Dairy is a key part of a healthy and balanced diet and we're super proud to help meet the nutritional needs of millions of people, every, single, day. To do this, our business has been split into two areas: Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) and Müller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD).

We're here to talk MYD, the ones aiming to put a smile on the nation's face. We're all about *Deep breath* Müller Corner, Müller Light, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, Müller FRijj, Müller X MyProtein and Biotiful Gut Health.

We know that sounds like a lot, but that's why we need you!

Why Müller?

Yogurts and desserts flow through everything at Müller - from farm to factory to fridge. But the true impact comes from our people, in each and every corner of the business, working hard and as a team to put smiles on faces everywhere, making each day delicious for our shoppers. And, as the UK's most popular dairy brand, we're always striving to make a real difference for our planet, our partners and our people, putting sustainability at the heart of everything we do.

Did you know that 29 Müller yogurt and desserts are eaten every second? And that's just the start, with ambitious plans to grow, while continuing to make a real difference for the planet, our partners and people, we're looking for a team of fridge-fillers and self-starters to help us on our mission to put a smile on the nation's face. Join a team of fridge-fillers and self-starters just doing their bit for the bigger picture.

Production Manager - Market Drayton

Full Time | Monday to Friday | 40 Hours per Week

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead operations within our Market Drayton manufacturing site. As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you will drive operational excellence, ensure delivery of strategic goals, and champion a culture of continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, as a Production Manager, you will be responsible for leading a high performing team, managing safety and quality standards, and consistently delivering against operational, cost and people metrics.

This role offers significant scope, leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to influence site wide performance.

Production Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Shift Leaders and operational teams to deliver strong daily performance.
• Maintain high standards in Health & Safety, Quality, Food Safety and compliance.
• Manage training, capability development and operator competency.
• Monitor KPIs, identify issues and implement continuous improvement.
• Support delivery of the Müller Production System.

About You:

• Strong leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Knowledge of production processes; food/dairy experience is beneficial.
• Degree-level education (or equivalent).

Benefits:

• Career development within a stable business
• Company Car / allowance
• Up to 15% bonus
• Partner level healthcare cover
• 4 x life assurance
• Access to perk box - saving money across numerous retailers

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Contact Details:

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ