Shift Lead

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller; Eastington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 10% yearly

Pension scheme with Muller matching 4%

Life Assurance 4x annual salary

25 days holiday

Rewards platform access

Job summary

Müller is seeking a site OE leader responsible for the management of incoming raw milk and cream fractions and their processing to ensure supply to end users. You will ensure operational compliance and engage with stakeholders for audits.

The role requires in-depth SCADA knowledge, strong OPEX skills, and proven people leadership in a fast-paced 24/7 environment. A Level 3 Advanced Process Operator qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• In depth SCADA knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of OPEX tools/techniques.
• Ability to adapt to a high paced 24/7 operation.
• Food and Drink Level 3 Advanced Process Operator (desirable).
• Good knowledge of leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage site responsibility for incoming raw milk and cream fractions and processing.
• Create development plans and succession pathways.
• Exhibit high level problem solving and facilitation skills.
• Coach front line team members to enable problem solving.
• Drive OE opportunities aligned to OGSM and encourage improvements.

Skills

SCADA knowledge

OPEX tools

24/7 operation adaptability

People management

Education

Food and Drink Level 3 Advanced Process Operator (desirable)

Job description

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The purpose of this role is site responsibility for management of incoming raw milk and cream fractions followed by further processing of these to ensure supply to end users (NRC/PLFM/Retail Cream/External Customers)

Ensure that all aspects of the operation are technically compliant, engage with all stakeholders and manage legal compliance for internal/external audit purposes.

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (2 days, 2 nights)

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Creating and developing development plans
• Create succession pathways both up through, and across the organisation
• High level problem solving capability and facilitation skills
• Go, look, see issues by visiting the workstations when called upon
• Coaching front line team members, enabling them to problem solve
• Enabling team to create and deliver OE opportunities aligned to OGSM
• Encourage others to seek out improvement opportunities within the workplace and converts to own OE projects
• Owns and delivers OE initiatives and is recognised for these
• Drives OE opportunities through team
• Supports team to demonstrate OE contribution through PDP process
• Looks and encourages others to find ‘waste’ opportunities in everything that we do
• People management including delivery of performance review, development and coaching of the team, dealing with any employee relations issues
• Create purpose and direction around OGSM deliverables
• Collaboratively work with other teams to improve our business
• Ensure own activities are aligned to overall business objectives and know how current performance impacts the bottom line
• Utilises all available opportunities, enabling others to improve the way we do things

Requirements:

• In depth SCADA knowledge
• Strong knowledge of OPEX tools/techniques
• Ability to adapt to the challenges presented by a high paced 24/7 operation
• Food and Drink Level 3 Advanced Process Operator (desirable)
• Good knowledge of leading a team

Compensation andBenefits:

• In return for your contributions to our success, Müller offers a competitive salary package.
• Up to 10% yearly bonus
• Salary sacrifice Pension scheme with Muller matching up to 4%
• Life Assurance at 4x your annual salary
• 25 days holiday per year
• Access to 1000s of reward via the Muller Rewards platform

At Müller, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people to apply even if they don’t meet every requirement listed. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know - we’re happy to support you.