Overview
We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead operations within our Market Drayton manufacturing site. As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you will drive operational excellence, ensure delivery of strategic goals, and champion a culture of continuous improvement. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be responsible for leading a high-performing team, managing safety and quality standards, and consistently delivering against operational, cost and people metrics. This role offers significant scope, leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to influence site-wide performance.
Responsibilities
* Lead Shift Leaders and operational teams to deliver strong daily performance.
* Maintain high standards in Health & Safety, Quality, Food Safety and compliance.
* Manage training, capability development and operator competency.
* Monitor KPIs, identify issues and implement continuous improvement.
* Support delivery of the Müller Production System.
* Strong leadership experience in manufacturing.
* Excellent communication and coaching skills.
* Knowledge of production processes; food/dairy experience is beneficial.
* Degree-level education (or equivalent).
About Müller
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 day. To do this, our business has been split into two areas: Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) and Müller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD).
We're here to talk MYD, the ones aiming to put a smile on the nation's face. We're all about deep breath Müller Corner, Müller Light, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, Müller FRijj, Müller X MyProtein and Biotiful Gut Health. We know that sounds like a lot, but that's why we need you!
Why Müller?
* Career development within a stable business
* Company Car / allowance
* Up to 15% bonus
* Partner level healthcare cover
* 4 x life assurance
* Access to perk box - saving money across numerous retailers
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