Shift Lead

We're looking for an experienced Shift Lead to join our Production team at Müller Droitwich Dairy. This is a great opportunity for a strong people leader who enjoys being close to the operation, developing teams and finding better ways of working. You'll take ownership of shift performance, creating an environment where people feel supported, challenged and empowered to deliver their best. You'll play a key role in ensuring we deliver against our safety, quality, service and cost objectives, while building capability within your team and driving continuous improvement across the department. Whether your background is in Food Manufacturing, FMCG or a fast-paced Production environment, if you're passionate about people, performance and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.What You'll Be Doing

• Lead, coach and develop your team to consistently achieve operational targets.
• Build capability through effective development plans, coaching and succession planning.
• Empower colleagues to take ownership, solve problems and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage performance, engagement, attendance and employee relations confidently and fairly.
• Create a culture where continuous improvement is part of the way we work every day.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency and optimise processes.
• Use problem-solving tools and PDCA methodologies to understand root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver improvements across the wider operation.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, quality and food safety.
• Be a visible leader on the shop floor, taking a proactive "Go, Look, See" approach and leading by example.
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  We're looking for someone who can bring energy, accountability and strong people leadership to the role. You'll ideally have:
• Proven leadership experience within Food Manufacturing, FMCG, Production or a similar fast-paced environment.
• Strong people management, coaching and development skills.
• Experience managing performance, development and employee relations.
• The confidence to make decisions and solve problems in a fast-moving operational environment.
• A genuine passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• The ability to engage, motivate and develop teams to achieve great results.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across different functions.
• Experience with continuous improvement tools and methodologies would be advantageous.
  
  Droitwich Dairy | Permanent, Full-Time
Shift Pattern: 3 week rotating shifts - 06:00 - 15:00 & 15:00 - 00:00, In return, you'll receive a competitive package and the opportunity to build your career with one of the UK's leading food manufacturers:
• Annual bonus opportunity of up to 10%
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life Assurance at 4x annual salary
• Healthcare cash plan
• Access to Müller Rewards, with discounts across hundreds of retailers
• Career development and progression opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative working environment