Shift Lead (Process Department)

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller; Droitwich Spa; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 10%

Life Assurance 4x annual salary

33 days leave incl. bank holidays

Müller Rewards discounts

Job summary

Droitwich Dairy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Shift Lead for the Process Department. You will lead, coach and develop a high-performing team, driving operational excellence while upholding safety, quality, service and cost performance.

This role suits an experienced people leader from a Food Manufacturing, FMCG or Manufacturing environment who is passionate about developing others and creating an accountable, engaged culture.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a Food Manufacturing/FMCG environment.
• Strong people management and coaching capabilities.
• Experience handling performance, development and employee relations.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Ability to engage, motivate and develop teams to achieve outstanding results.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a team to consistently deliver operational targets.
• Creating and implementing individual development plans to support employee growth and succession planning.
• Coaching and mentoring front-line colleagues, empowering them to solve problems and improve performance.
• Managing performance, engagement, attendance and employee relations matters effectively and professionally.
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement through Operational Excellence principles and methodologies.
• Identifying opportunities to eliminate waste, improve efficiencies and optimise processes.
• Using problem-solving tools and PDCA methodologies to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver business-wide improvement initiatives.
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety, quality and food safety within the department.
• Leading by example through a proactive "Go, Look, See" approach on the shop floor.

Skills

Leadership experience

People management

Coaching

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

Job description

Droitwich Dairy | Permanent, Full-Time
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights: 07:00-19:00 / 19:00-07:00)

We're looking for a Shift Lead to join our Process Department at our flagship Droitwich Dairy. This is an exciting opportunity to lead, coach and develop a high-performing Processteam, driving operational excellence whilst ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, service and cost performance.

As a key leader within the operation, you'll play a pivotal role in developing your team, enhancing performance, and delivering continuous improvement initiatives that support our business objectives.

This role would suit an experienced people leader from a Food Manufacturing, FMCG orManufacturing environment who is passionate about developing others and creating a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and developing a team to consistently deliver operational targets.
• Creating and implementing individual development plans to support employee growth and succession planning.
• Coaching and mentoring front-line colleagues, empowering them to solve problems and improve performance.
• Managing performance, engagement, attendance and employee relations matters effectively and professionally.
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement through Operational Excellence principles and methodologies.
• Identifying opportunities to eliminate waste, improve efficiencies and optimise processes.
• Using problem-solving tools and PDCA methodologies to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver business-wide improvement initiatives.
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety, quality and food safety within the department.
• Leading by example through a proactive "Go, Look, See" approach on the shop floor.

What We're Looking For

• Proven leadership experience within a Food Manufacturing, FMCG or Production environment.
• Strong people management and coaching capabilities.
• Experience managing performance, development and employee relations matters.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Ability to engage, motivate and develop teams to achieve outstanding results.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience of continuous improvement tools and methodologies would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Annual bonus opportunity of up to 10%
• Life Assurance at 4x annual salary
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Access to Müller Rewards, offering discounts across hundreds of retailers
• Career development and progression opportunities within a leading UK food manufacturer
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Long-term career opportunities with a well-established and growing business

At Müller, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to developing our colleagues, recognising talent and creating opportunities for career progression. If you're looking to take the next step in your leadership career and make a real impact within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you

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.