Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller
Shift Leader
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Job Title: Shift Leader - Filling Department
Location: Telford
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Hours/Shift Pattern: 42 hours per week | 4 on 4 off (7-7) | Days & Nights
Are you an experienced people leader looking for your next challenge in food manufacturing?
We're looking for a proactive Shift Leader to join our Filling Department at Müller in Telford. In this role, you'll lead and support a production team to deliver safe, high-quality products while achieving performance targets across safety, quality, service, and cost. You'll play an important role in driving continuous improvement, developing your team, and maintaining high standards across the operation.
What you'll be doing:
- Lead your shift team to achieve Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, and People objectives.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
- Support and prepare for BRCGS, customer, and internal audits.
- Drive continuous improvement activities and lead root cause problem-solving initiatives.
- Manage team performance effectively, providing coaching, support, and development where needed.
- Deliver clear and consistent communication through team briefs, updates, and engagement sessions.
- Lead by example, demonstrating Müller values and behaviors.
- Conduct regular one-to-one conversations and provide constructive feedback to support individual development.
- Plan and allocate resources effectively to meet operational requirements.
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What we're looking for:
- Previous experience in a high-volume food manufacturing environment.
- Proven leadership and people management experience.
- Knowledge of food safety, quality standards, and audit requirements.
- Technical understanding of processing and filling equipment.
- Strong awareness of Health & Safety, Food Hygiene, and Environmental standards.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Competent user of Microsoft Office applications.
Qualifications:
Relevant technical qualification, or equivalent practical experience.
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What we offer:
- Competitive salary.
- Company pension scheme.
- 28 days annual holiday.
- Single Private Medical Insurance.
- Life assurance (4x annual salary).
- Müller Rewards discount scheme.
- Free uniform and PPE.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
If you're a motivated leader who enjoys developing people, driving performance, and making a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with Müller.
At Müller, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people to apply even if they don’t meet every requirement listed. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know - we’re happy to support you.
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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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