Job Description
Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes:
Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain’s private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.
Müller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK’s leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.
Location: Bellshill
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm
Contract Type: Permanent
Engineering Team Leader – Bellshill Blow Moulding Site
Are you an experienced leader ready to take on a new challenge in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment? We’re looking for a proactive and driven Engineering Team Leader to join our team at our Bellshill Blow Moulding site. If you're passionate about engineering excellence and team development, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing engineering team.
* Manage contractor and maintenance supplier performance through regular reviews.
* Mentor Eden apprentices and support the site's Maintenance Excellence roadmap.
* Ensure adherence to planned maintenance schedules through effective resource planning.
* Analyse CMMS data to identify opportunities for equipment improvement and forward planning.
* Drive cost-effective maintenance strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving activities (RCA/5 Whys).
* Support and promote the site’s 5S programme and maintenance improvement techniques.
* Champion Reliability Centred Maintenance and FMECA activities.
* Collaborate with machinery and component suppliers to drive standardisation and cost efficiency.
Leadership Expectations:
* Manage team performance, development, and employee relations.
* Align team efforts with OGSM goals and company values.
* Foster collaboration across departments to drive business improvements.
* Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
* Apply Operational Excellence principles and encourage engineering-led improvement projects.
* Empower the team to identify and implement process improvements.
What We’re Looking For:
* Strong engineering background with hands-on experience in manufacturing.
* Proven leadership in high-pressure, complex production environments.
* Familiarity with process equipment and P&ID systems.
* Experience managing on-site teams with a clear and approachable communication style.
If you're ready to lead with purpose and drive engineering performance to the next level, we’d love to hear from you.