Shift Leader

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller S.e.c.s.; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Market Drayton seeks a Shift Leader to join its Filling department. This permanent, full-time role involves leading a team to deliver exceptional results while ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates should have a background in high-volume food manufacturing and strong leadership skills. You'll be responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives and managing performance. The position comes with a competitive salary, pension scheme, and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Competitive salary

282 hours annual holiday

Life assurance (x2)

Free uniform/PPE

Career development and continuous training

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume food manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Knowledge of compliance standards and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead your shift to meet Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, and People standards.
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS and customer audits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety compliance

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Relevant technical qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

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We’re Müller UK & Ireland, a family-run dairy business and we’re experts at what we do. Dairy is a key part of a healthy and balanced diet and we’re 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: Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) and Müller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD).

We know that sounds like a lot, but that’s why we need you!

Yogurts and desserts flow through everything at Müller – 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. And, as the UK's most popular dairy brand, we’re always striving to make a real difference for our planet, our partners and our people, putting sustainability at the heart of everything we do.

Did you know that 29 Müller yogurt and desserts are eaten every second? And that’s just the start, with ambitious plans to grow, while continuing to make a real difference for the planet, our partners and people, we’re looking for a team of fridge-fillers and self-starters to help us on our mission to put a smile on the nation’s face. Join a team of fridge-fillers and self-starters just doing their bit for the bigger picture.

Shift Leader – Market Drayton
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (42 hours)
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive Shift Leader to join our Filling department at Müller. In this role, you’ll lead a team to deliver exceptional results while ensuring compliance with food safety standards and driving continuous improvement. You’ll play a key part in achieving our strategic goals through strong leadership and a culture of innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead your shift to meet Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, and People standards.
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS and customer audits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and champion root cause analysis.
• Manage performance proactively, including Performance Improvement Plans.
• Communicate effectively via cascade briefs and connect sessions.
• Live company behaviors, lead by example, and provide feedback during 1:1s.
• Plan and allocate resources effectively within your team.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in high-volume food manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Knowledge of compliance standards and audit processes.
• Technical understanding of processing and filling equipment.
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety, Food Hygiene, and Environmental standards, with the ability to apply best practices in a manufacturing setting.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

Relevant technical qualification or equivalent experience.

• Competitive salary and pension scheme.
• 282 hours annual holiday.
• Life assurance (x2).
• Free uniform/PPE.
• Career development and continuous training.