Operations Manager

1 week ago

Skelmersdale, Lancashire, United Kingdom Müller UK & Ireland Full time £60,000 - £80,000 per year

Müller UK & Ireland is Wholly Owned By Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller Which Employs Over 31,000 People Throughout Europe. In The UK, Müller Develops, Manufactures And Markets a Wide Range Of Branded And Private Label Dairy Products Made With Milk From 1,300 Farmers In Britain.Müller Is Ranked Within The Top 20 In The Grocer's Top 100 List Of Britain's Biggest Brands And Is Picked From Shelves Millions Of Times Each Year. Müller UK & Ireland Includes

Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain's private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.

Müller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.

Operations Manager
Location:
Skelmersdale

Hours:
Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Contract Type:
Full-time, Permanent

We're looking for a dynamic and driven
Operations Manager
to join our team in Skelmersdale. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, fostering a high-performance culture, and delivering continuous improvement across the site.

About The Role
As Operations Manager, you will:

  • Lead and develop the site operations vision aligned with our business strategy.
  • Champion a value-led, continuous improvement culture.
  • Drive site KPIs to achieve best-in-class performance.
  • Coach and develop a team of Process Technicians and other operational staff.
  • Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, Food Safety, and Regulatory standards.
  • Utilise Six Sigma and root cause analysis methodologies to identify and resolve performance issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed operational excellence throughout the site.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operational leadership and team development.
  • Performance management and employee engagement.
  • Compliance with HSE and food safety standards.
  • Data-driven decision making and problem solving.
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma tools.

About You
We're looking for someone with:

  • A technical college degree.
  • Experience in FMCG manufacturing.
  • Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced operational environment.
  • Strong communication and coaching skills.
  • Desirable qualifications include Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and PRINCE2 Project Management.

Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a business committed to excellence. You'll be part of a collaborative leadership team, empowered to drive change and shape the future of our operations.

We Offer

  • Up to 15% annual bonus
  • Company car / car allowance of £550 per month
  • Career development opportunities
  • Onsite parking
  • Access to muller rewards to save money across retailers
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Pension plan – matching up to 8%
  • Health care cover for yourself and a partner
  • 4 x life assurance
  • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Grocery aid support
  • Plus more
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Contact Details
F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ

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