Senior Operations Training Manager

Muller Dairy; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in the UK is seeking a Senior Operations Training Manager for a full-time, field-based role. This position involves overseeing training across multiple manufacturing sites, developing strategies, and driving digital transformation in training programs. Ideal candidates will have experience in training management within a manufacturing context, particularly in the dairy industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a training management role within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the dairy industry.
• Strong understanding of technical and functional training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate current training programs and identify gaps in technical and functional training.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive training strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead the digitalisation of training programs.

Skills

Project Management

Organisational Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Digital Transformation

Job description

Company description:

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

Job description:

Senior Operations Training Manager

Full-Time (FTC – 12 months)

Field Based – Regular UK Travel

We are seeking an experienced Operations Training Manager to oversee the technical and functional training across our eight manufacturing sites in the UK. This pivotal role involves assessing our current training structure, designing a future-fit training framework, and driving alignment and governance across our training programs and providers.

Main Responsibilities:

• Evaluate current training programs and identify gaps in technical and functional training across all sites.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive training strategy that aligns with our business goals and future state vision.
• Establish clear governance structures and ensure alignment of training provision across all sites.
• Lead the digitalisation of training programs, incorporating modern technologies and methodologies.
• Collaborate with site managers, Operational Excellence, HR, Early Careers team, and other stakeholders to ensure training programs meet operational needs.
• Develop and track key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of training programs.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the organisation.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in a training management role within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the dairy industry.
• Strong understanding of technical and functional training requirements.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Ability to lead digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel to various sites across the UK as required.