Operations Excellence Lead
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Job Description: The role of Site Operational Excellence Lead at Müller UK & Ireland involves driving performance improvement across various operational metrics within a 6-month fixed-term contract. The position requires a hands-on approach to implement Müller Excellence tools and systems while coaching and inspiring teams to achieve operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have experience in FMCG and Lean Manufacturing, with a strong focus on continuous improvement. This role is based in Manchester and offers an immediate start.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive performance improvement across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People, and Sustainability.
- Embed Müller Excellence tools and systems within the site.
- Coach, lead, and inspire teams to deliver real change.
- Work closely with the Site Lead and Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
Skills Required:
- Experience in FMCG and Lean Manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of DMAIC, RCA, 5S, SMED, and other OpEx tools.
- A passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Confident coaching and change leadership skills.
- Ability to make an immediate impact.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
About Job Description 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.
Site OpEx Lead – 6-Month Fixed Term Contract | Manchester | Immediate Start
We're Hiring: Site Operational Excellence Lead (FTC)
Location: Manchester
Contract: 6-month Fixed Term (June–December)
Start Date: Immediate (flexible depending on availability)
We’re looking for a dynamic Operational Excellence Lead to join our team in Manchester on a 6-month fixed term contract (1st June – 1st December) to cover a period of absence. Start date is immediate , with some flexibility depending on availability. In this hands-on role, you’ll drive performance improvement across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People, and Sustainability by embedding Müller Excellence tools and systems. You’ll coach, lead, and inspire teams to deliver real change, working closely with the Site Lead and SLT.
What You’ll Bring
- Experience in FMCG and Lean Manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of DMAIC, RCA, 5S, SMED, and other OpEx tools
- A passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence
- A confident coach and change leader
- Someone ready to make an immediate impact
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced environment. Ready to hit the ground running? Apply now and help us shape the future of excellence at Müller!
Nice-to-have skills Lean Manufacturing
Manchester, England
Languages English
Negotiable
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Undetermined
Undetermined
Other
Not Specified
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Job Description: The role of Site Operational Excellence Lead at Müller UK & Ireland involves driving performance improvement across various operational metrics within a 6-month fixed-term contract. The position requires a hands-on approach to implement Müller Excellence tools and systems while coaching and inspiring teams to achieve operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have experience in FMCG and Lean Manufacturing, with a strong focus on continuous improvement. This role is based in Manchester and offers an immediate start.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive performance improvement across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People, and Sustainability.
- Embed Müller Excellence tools and systems within the site.
- Coach, lead, and inspire teams to deliver real change.
- Work closely with the Site Lead and Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
Skills Required:
- Experience in FMCG and Lean Manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of DMAIC, RCA, 5S, SMED, and other OpEx tools.
- A passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Confident coaching and change leadership skills.
- Ability to make an immediate impact.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
About Job Description 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.
Site OpEx Lead – 6-Month Fixed Term Contract | Manchester | Immediate Start
We're Hiring: Site Operational Excellence Lead (FTC)
Location: Manchester
Contract: 6-month Fixed Term (June–December)
Start Date: Immediate (flexible depending on availability)
We’re looking for a dynamic Operational Excellence Lead to join our team in Manchester on a 6-month fixed term contract (1st June – 1st December) to cover a period of absence. Start date is immediate , with some flexibility depending on availability. In this hands-on role, you’ll drive performance improvement across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People, and Sustainability by embedding Müller Excellence tools and systems. You’ll coach, lead, and inspire teams to deliver real change, working closely with the Site Lead and SLT.
What You’ll Bring
- Experience in FMCG and Lean Manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of DMAIC, RCA, 5S, SMED, and other OpEx tools
- A passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence
- A confident coach and change leader
- Someone ready to make an immediate impact
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced environment. Ready to hit the ground running? Apply now and help us shape the future of excellence at Müller!
Nice-to-have skills Lean Manufacturing
Manchester, England
Languages English
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