Transport Shift Lead

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller S.e.c.s.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy supply chain company in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Transport Shift Manager to lead their team at the Bellshill Depot. In this full-time role, you will drive operational excellence and ensure compliance across transport operations. Responsibilities include KPI management, employee development, and health and safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in transport or logistics and a proactive mindset. This position offers competitive salary, annual bonus, and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 10% annual bonus

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme (up to 8% match)

Career progression

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in transport or logistics.
• Strong coaching skills and a proactive mindset.
• Solid understanding of outbound operations (CPC desirable).

Responsibilities

• Deliver OGSM targets through KPI management and performance coaching.
• Manage people effectively, including reviews, development plans, and employee relations.
• Champion health and safety and ensure legal/audit compliance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve performance and embed MMID behaviours.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Understanding of outbound operations

Job description

Department: Logistics & Supply Chain & Transport

Location: Glasgow, SCT, GB, G32 8EY

Müller Milk & Ingredients Distribution (MMID) is the UK’s leading producer and distributor of fresh milk, cream, butter, and dairy ingredients. Operating across extensive logistics and manufacturing networks in the country, MMID delivers over 2.6 billion litres of fresh milk annually to more than 5,500 locations across Britain.

Our strategically located depots enable us to move milk efficiently from farm to fridge—ensuring freshness, speed, and reliability. MMID is committed to operational excellence, sustainability, and supporting British agriculture, making us a trusted partner in the dairy supply chain.

We’re seeking an experienced Transport Shift Manager to join our team at our Bellshill Depot (ML4 3NY). This full-time, permanent role involves leading and developing your team, driving operational excellence, and ensuring compliance across transport operations.

Transport Shift Manager Key Responsibilities

• Deliver OGSM targets through KPI management and performance coaching.
• Manage people effectively, including reviews, development plans, and employee relations.
• Champion health and safety and ensure legal/audit compliance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve performance and embed MMID behaviours.
• Shift – Sunday - Wednesday, 0600 starts (10 hour shifts)
• Pay – Competitive salary monthly paid, up to 10% annual bonus, private medical insurance, 4x life assurance.
• Leave - 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service), enhanced family leave.
• Pension scheme (up to 8% match), career progression, and exclusive discounts.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven leadership experience in transport or logistics.
• Strong coaching skills and a proactive mindset.
• Solid understanding of outbound operations (CPC desirable).

If you’re passionate about transport operations and ready for the next step, apply today!