Shift Leader

Müller UK & Ireland; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company is looking for a Shift Leader in Market Drayton. In this role, you will oversee the filling department, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and experience in food manufacturing, with a focus on compliance and continuous improvement. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and ongoing career development. Join us and be part of a team committed to delivering quality products daily.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

282 hours annual holiday

Life assurance (x2)

Müller Rewards discount scheme

Free uniform/PPE

Career development

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume food manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Knowledge of compliance standards and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead your shift to meet Safety, Quality, Service standards.
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS and customer audits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving abilities

Food safety knowledge

Compliance understanding

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant technical qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Who we are

We're Müller UK & Ireland, a family-run dairy business and we're experts at what we do. Dairy is a key part of a healthy and balanced diet and we're super proud to help meet the nutritional needs of millions of people, every, single, day. To do this, our business has been split into two areas: Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) and Müller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD).

Why Müller?

Yogurts and desserts flow through everything at Müller - from farm to factory to fridge. But the true impact comes from our people, in each and every corner of the business, working hard and as a team to put smiles on faces everywhere, making each day delicious for our shoppers. And, as the UK's most popular dairy brand, we're always striving to make a real difference for our planet, our partners and our people, putting sustainability at the heart of everything we do.

Did you know that 29 Müller yogurt and desserts are eaten every second? And that's just the start, with ambitious plans to grow, while continuing to make a real difference for the planet, our partners and people, we're looking for a team of fridge-fillers and self-starters to help us on our mission to put a smile on the nation's face. Join a team of fridge-fillers and self-starters just doing their bit for the bigger picture.

Shift Leader - Market Drayton

Contract: Permanent, Full-time (42 hours)

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)

About the Role

We're looking for a proactive Shift Leader to join our Filling department at Müller. In this role, you'll lead a team to deliver exceptional results while ensuring compliance with food safety standards and driving continuous improvement. You'll play a key part in achieving our strategic goals through strong leadership and a culture of innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead your shift to meet Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, and People standards.
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS and customer audits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and champion root cause analysis.
• Manage performance proactively, including Performance Improvement Plans.
• Communicate effectively via cascade briefs and connect sessions.
• Live company behaviors, lead by example, and provide feedback during 1:1s.
• Plan and allocate resources effectively within your team.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in high-volume food manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Knowledge of compliance standards and audit processes.
• Technical understanding of processing and filling equipment.
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety, Food Hygiene, and Environmental standards, with the ability to apply best practices in a manufacturing setting.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

Relevant technical qualification or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and pension scheme.
• 282 hours annual holiday.
• Life assurance (x2).
• Müller Rewards discount scheme.
• Free uniform/PPE.
• Career development and continuous training.

Contact Details

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