Production Shift Lead: Lead & Improve High-Performance Teams

Müller UK & Ireland; Hampton Lovett; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 10%

Pension scheme

Life Assurance 4x salary

Healthcare cash plan

Müller Rewards discounts

Career development opportunities

Supportive environment

Job summary

Müller UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Shift Lead for our Droitwich Dairy production site. This permanent, full-time role operates on a 3-week rotating shift (06:00-15:00 and 15:00-00:00) and centers on leading a team on the shop floor to meet performance targets.

You will develop and coach team members, drive problem-solving and waste reduction initiatives, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver improvements across the operation.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within Food Manufacturing, FMCG or production.
• Strong people management, coaching and development skills.
• Experience managing performance and employee relations.
• Ability to make decisions quickly in a fast-moving operational environment.
• Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Ability to engage and develop teams to achieve results.
• Strong communication and cross-functional relationship skills.
• Experience with continuous improvement tools advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop your team to consistently achieve operational targets.
• Build capability through development plans, coaching and succession planning.
• Empower colleagues to take ownership, solve problems and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage performance, engagement, attendance and employee relations confidently and fairly.
• Create a culture where continuous improvement is part of the way we work every day.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency and optimise processes.
• Use problem-solving tools and PDCA methodologies to understand root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver improvements across the wider operation.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, quality and food safety.
• Be a visible leader on the shop floor, leading by example.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Tools

PDCA

Job description

Müller UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Shift Lead for our Droitwich Dairy production site. This permanent, full-time role operates on a 3-week rotating shift (06:00-15:00 and 15:00-00:00) and centers on leading a team on the shop floor to meet performance targets.

You will develop and coach team members, drive problem-solving and waste reduction initiatives, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver improvements across the operation.