Overview
Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 24,000 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 more than 1,700 British farmers. The Müller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.
We’re recruiting … Operational Excellence Specialist. Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and continuous improvement in logistics? We’re looking for a proactive and resilient Operational Excellence Specialist to support in delivering annual Operational Excellence plans.
About the Role: As an Operational Excellence Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting, guiding, and governing site teams to implement and embed Operational Excellence standards. You’ll work closely with leadership teams to identify improvement opportunities, standardise processes, and drive cultural change across both sites.
Location, Contract & Shift
* Location: Amesbury and Bridgewater
* Contract Type: Full-time, permanent – Site based
* Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday (40 hours)
Key Responsibilities
* Support site leadership teams in delivering annual Operational Excellence plans aligned with SMART objectives.
* Govern and guide the implementation of Muller Excellence standards.
* Identify and drive efficiency improvements across both sites.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce costs and eliminate process bottlenecks.
* Lead and support continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.
* Deliver training programs on operational excellence tools and techniques.
* Track progress using dashboards and presentations, reporting to the wider business.
* Share best practices across the UK MMiD estate and support strategic deployment of annual plans.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
* Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or logistics environments.
* Strong presentation and Microsoft Office skills.
* Full Cat B driving licence.
* Ability to influence at all levels and communicate effectively.
* Growth mindset with a proactive, reliable, and organised approach.
* Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Desirable
* Basic leadership experience.
* Stakeholder influence/management.
What’s in it for You?
* Up to 5% annual bonus
* 2x Life Assurance policy
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service)
* Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
* Enhanced Bereavement Leave
* Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%)
* Access to Aviva DigiCare+
* Exclusive access to Müller Rewards – online and in-store discounts
* Business-supplied IT equipment
* Concessionary products
* Career progression and development opportunities
* Free parking
The Process
If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at www.mullercareers.co.uk
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