Company description:
Mller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Mller 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 Mller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocers Top 100 list of Britains Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.
Job description:
Join Our Team as an Operations Manager Manchester
Location: Manchester
Industry: FMCG / Dairy Manufacturing
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement? Do you thrive in a fast-paced FMCG environment and have a proven track record in driving performance, safety, and quality? If so, we want to hear from you!
Were looking for an experienced Operations Manager to take the reins of our Manchester sites day-to-day production operations. From milk intake to cream production, youll be at the heart of our mission to deliver best-in-class manufacturing performance while fostering a culture of innovation, safety, and engagement.
What Youll Be Doing:
Lead and inspire cross-functional teams across production, processing, and supply.
Drive site KPIs and implement a continuous improvement culture aligned with our 1-year and 3-year strategic goals.
Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Food Safety standards.
Champion team development, succession planning, and performance management.
Collaborate on budget planning and cost-competitive improvement initiatives.
Support capital investment projects and deliver operational excellence through Lean and TPM methodologies.
What Youll Bring:
Strong background in FMCG manufacturing, ideally in dairy or liquid processing.
Proven experience in Lean/TPM/World Class Manufacturing.
Excellent leadership, coaching, and change management skills.
Knowledge of BRC, Tesco PIU, ISO standards, and supply chain functions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.
A Lean Sigma Green Belt or equivalent is a plus.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a forward-thinking company with a strong commitment to quality and sustainability.
Work in a collaborative environment where your ideas and leadership make a real impact.
Enjoy opportunities for career progression and professional development.
25 Days Annual Holiday + Bank Holidays
X4 Life Assurance
Access an exclusive rewards platform
Company Pension
Free onsite secured colleague car parking
Ready to lead the way in operations?
Apply now and help shape the future of dairy manufacturing in Manchester.
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