Müller UK & Ireland
Shift Lead
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Shift Lead – Manufacturing | Butter Plant | 4 on 4 off | Days & Nights
Location: Market Drayton
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights – 6am–6pm / 6pm–6am)
Join Müller Milk & Ingredients as a Shift Lead and take ownership of a high-impact leadership role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. These newly created positions offer full autonomy, end-to-end accountability, and the opportunity to lead operational excellence on shift.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead manufacturing operations across your shift, ensuring delivery of KPIs and continuous improvement.
- Empower and coach your team to solve problems and drive performance.
- Own and deliver Operational Excellence (OE) projects aligned to business goals.
- Make real-time decisions using PDCA and “go, look, see” techniques.
- Manage team development, performance reviews, and employee relations.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety and product integrity standards.
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What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in manufacturing, production, or operations leadership.
- Strong coaching, problem-solving, and facilitation skills.
- Ability to lead with autonomy and minimal escalation.
- Passion for developing people and driving change.
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What’s In It For You
- Competitive salary with up to 10% annual bonus
- 282 hours annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- 4x life assurance
- Healthcare cover
- Opportunity to shape a newly created role and make a lasting impact
- High visibility and progression potential within Müller
- Matched pension contributions (up to 8%)
- Access to perkbox – saving money across numerous retailers
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You can find out more about Müller and what it’s like to work for us by clicking here Careers at Müller UK & Ireland
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