Title: Transport Shift Manager

Müller UK & Ireland; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company is seeking a motivated Transport Shift Manager for their Epping Forest depot. The role involves leading a team to meet objectives, driving operational excellence through KPI management, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in logistics leadership and a passion for coaching. The position offers comprehensive benefits including bonuses, medical insurance, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 10% annual bonus

4 x Life Assurance policy

Private Medical Insurance

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Pension Employer Contribution Scheme

Access to Müller Rewards

Free onsite secured parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a transport or logistics leadership role.
• Strong leadership skills with a passion for coaching and team development.
• A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Solid understanding of inbound operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team to deliver OGSM targets.
• Drive operational excellence through KPI management.
• Manage people effectively through performance reviews and development plans.
• Champion health and safety, leading investigations.
• Ensure legal and audit compliance across shift operations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve business performance.
• Act as the escalation point for farm services issues.
• Promote and embed MMID behaviours.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Continuous improvement

Inbound operations

Education

CPC in Transport Management

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Transport Shift Manager to join our team at the Muller Hoddesdon Depot. In this pivotal role, you'll lead by example, coach and develop your team, and drive continuous improvement across our transport operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team to deliver OGSM (Objectives, Goals, Strategies, Measures) targets.
• Drive operational excellence through KPI management, DOR (Daily Operations Review), and performance coaching.
• Manage people effectively, including performance reviews, development plans, and employee relations.
• Champion health and safety, leading investigations and promoting a strong safety culture.
• Ensure legal and audit compliance across shift operations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve business performance.
• Act as the escalation point for farm services issues.
• Promote and embed MMID behaviours and succession planning.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a transport or logistics leadership role.
• Strong leadership skills with a passion for coaching and team development.
• A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Solid understanding of inbound operations.

Desirable

• Desirable: CPC in Transport Management

About Müller Milk & Ingredients Distribution (MMID)

Müller Milk & Ingredients Distribution (MMID) is the UK's leading producer and distributor of fresh milk, cream, butter, and dairy ingredients. Operating across extensive logistics and manufacturing networks in the country, MMID delivers over 2.6 billion litres of fresh milk annually to more than 5,500 locations across Britain.

Benefits

• Up to 10% annual bonus
• 4 x Life Assurance policy
• Private Medical Insurance
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service)
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Enhanced Bereavement Leave
• Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%)
• Exclusive access to Müller Rewards – 800+ online and in-store discounts
• Business Supplied IT Equipment
• Concessionary products
• Career Progression and Development Opportunities
• Free onsite secured parking