Company Description
Mller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller, employing over 24,000 people across Europe. In the UK, Mller develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products sourced from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Mller brand is ranked No.7 in The Grocers Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.
Job Description
Muller Yogurts & Desserts in Telford are recruiting a Shift Leader to oversee and coach a team within the Warehouse department. The role aims to support Muller UK in achieving its strategic vision through innovation and continuous improvement by developing and managing systems, processes, and resources within a production unit to meet and exceed targets for volume, costs, quality, environmental impact, and health & safety.
The ideal candidate will have experience leading and coaching teams, with a strong background in warehousing and manufacturing.
Contract: Permanent / Full-time (42 hours)
Working Pattern: 4 days on, 4 days off, rotating days and nights
Location: Telford
Key Responsibilities
1. Prompt recognition and correction of faults.
2. Sharing technical knowledge to enhance team capabilities.
3. Cross-functional collaboration with all departments.
4. Driving continuous improvement initiatives to completion.
5. Using root cause analysis to identify corrective actions.
6. Supporting and evaluating production-related training and development needs.
7. Maintaining regular communication with the team through 1-1s, PDP discussions, and briefings.
8. Promoting a lean culture and continuous improvement in daily operations.
9. Mentoring, coaching, and developing team members in company behaviors.
10. Ensuring work standards align with company policies and procedures.
11. Supporting managers and team leaders in absence and performance management.
12. Managing disciplinary procedures and poor performance through PIP.
Skills and Knowledge
1. Experience in a high-volume food production environment.
2. Problem-solving skills.
3. Understanding of processing and filling theory.
4. Knowledge of processing plant and machinery.
5. Continuous improvement techniques.
6. Knowledge of quality standards and incident impact on quality.
7. Team leadership and coaching skills.
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
9. Health, safety, food hygiene, and environmental awareness.
10. Leadership and inspiring others.
11. Results-driven mindset.
12. Personal accountability and influencing skills.
13. Planning, organizing, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
14. Teamwork and collaboration.
15. Development and coaching capabilities.
Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* Career progression and continuous training.
* 282 hours of annual holiday.
* Company pension scheme.
* Double life assurance.
* Mller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts.
* Free uniform and PPE.
* Opportunity to be part of a globally recognized brand.
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