Senior Operations Training Manager

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the dairy industry is seeking a Senior Operations Training Manager to enhance training initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites. This role focuses on developing and implementing training strategies to improve operational effectiveness and foster a culture of learning. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in training management within a manufacturing setting, with strong skills in project management and digital transformation.

Qualifications

• Experience in training management role in manufacturing, preferably dairy.
• Strong understanding of training requirements.
• Ability to lead digital initiatives and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop comprehensive training strategies.
• Establish governance structures for training across sites.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning.

Skills

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Strong Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Digital Transformation

Job description

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Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 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 1,300 farmers in Britain.Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes:

Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain's private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.

Müller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.

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.

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Contact Details:

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