Shift Lead

Müller UK & Ireland; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Up to 10% yearly bonus

Salary sacrifice Pension scheme (Müllr

Life Assurance 4x annual salary

25 days holiday per year

Health care cash plan (single)

Access to rewards platform

Job summary

Müller UK & Ireland is seeking a Site Operations Lead to manage incoming raw milk and cream fractions, directing processing to meet supply targets for NRC/PLFM/Retail Cream/External Customers. The role ensures technical compliance, stakeholder engagement, and audit readiness, while driving OE initiatives and team development.

The position requires strong SCADA knowledge, OPEX tools expertise, and proven leadership in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment. Competitive salary and pension/benefits offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create and develop development plans for the site.
• Create succession pathways across the organisation.
• Show high level problem solving and facilitation.
• Inspect workplaces to identify issues and take action.
• Coach frontline staff to enable problem solving.
• Lead OE opportunities aligned to OGSM and deliver OE initiatives.
• Encourage improvement opportunities and drive OE projects.
• Deliver outcomes, performance reviews, and PDP-driven development.
• Collaborate with other teams to improve business performance.
• Ensure activities align with overall business objectives and bottom line.

Skills

SCADA knowledge

OPEX tools

Team leadership

24/7 operation adaptability

Food & Drink Level 3 Advanced Process

Education

Food and Drink Level 3 Advanced Process Operator

Job description

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.

Salary: Competitive

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
• Health care cash plan (single)
• 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.