Who we are Were Mller UK & Ireland, a family-run dairy business and were experts at what we do. Dairy is a key part of a healthy and balanced diet and were super proud to help meet the nutritional needs of millions of people, every, single, day. To do this, our business has been split into two areas: Mller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) and Mller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD). Join MMI and step into a culture thats fast-paced and full of opportunity. With great benefits, exciting challenges, a dream team of people, this is your chance to make a real impact. Over here, were processing enough milk to make 66 billion cups of tea every year. And were so much more than just milk. This is the place to come for cream, butter, milk drinks and ingredients products (a lot, we know), all made from milk from over 1,000 supplying farmers in Britain. Why Mller? Milk flows through everything at Mller - from farm to factory to fridge. But the true impact comes from our people, in each and every corner of the business, working hard and as a team to put smiles on faces everywhere, making each day delicious for our shoppers. As the UKs most popular dairy brand, were always striving to make a real difference for our planet, our partners and our people, making sure were helping to create a more sustainable dairy future.Were growing to keep up with the millions of people reaching for our branded and private label products on shelves everywhere. Join a culture full of pace thats bold and entrepreneurial, with opportunities that are yours for the taking - and even enjoy every benefit and bonus to sweeten the deal. Operational Excellence Lead - Droitwich Permanent | Full-Time, Monday - Friday | Manufacturing | Continuous Improvement | Six Sigma We are hiring an experienced Operational Excellence Lead to join our Droitwich-based manufacturing site on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a key leadership role focused on driving continuous improvement, embedding a culture of Lean Manufacturing, and delivering measurable performance enhancements. About the Role As the Operational Excellence Lead, you will lead site-wide initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance team capability. Youll apply Lean tools, Six Sigma methodologies, and performance management systems to deliver strategic improvements aligned with business goals. Key Responsibilities Lead the deployment of Operational Excellence tools: SMED, 5S, RCA, Autonomous Maintenance, and Standard Work. Apply Six Sigma Black Belt techniques to analyse and improve manufacturing processes. Drive continuous improvement projects focused on eliminating waste and optimising resources. Coach and mentor teams to embed a culture of Operational Excellence. Set and deploy OGSM targets across all site functions. Collaborate with site leadership to integrate OE into daily operations. Support team development through coaching, performance reviews, and training. Champion health and safety through proactive site engagement. What Were Looking For Proven experience in Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement within a production or factory environment. Six Sigma Black Belt certification (Master Black Belt desirable). Strong analytical, coaching, and facilitation skills. Experience in change/project management (DMAIC). Ability to influence across all levels and drive cultural transformation. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Development Opportunities Advanced OE and Lean training Leadership development programmes (Level 5 Fit for Leadership) Technical competency workshops Coaching and facilitation training Why Join Us? This is a high-impact role offering visibility across the business and the opportunity to shape the future of site operations. Youll be part of a forward-thinking team committed to excellence, innovation, and growth. Ready to lead change and drive performance? Apply now to become our Operational Excellence Lead in Droitwich. pinksquid Contact Details: F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Mller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ Job Segment: Sustainable Agriculture, Agriculture