Manufacturing Manager

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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.

We are seeking an ambitious and experienced Manufacturing Manager who is focused on their own leadership development at our Manchester Dairy.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Lead Blow Moulding site Manufacturing strategy in line with delivering Muller.
• Lead Manufacturing team on delivering a Safe, Hygienic and tidy working environment.
• Ensure manufacturing operates within full compliance of all business standards
• Drives Manufacturing excellence strategy in everything we do.
• Drive prompt recognition and corrective actions for underperforming areas.
• Ensure support from Manufacturing for Engineering Excellence and Asset care.
• Develop high level problem solving capabilities and facilitation throughout the manufacturing structure with employee engagement and skills development.
• Champion of all business tools supporting the key objectives of areas covering site.
• Encourages all to seek out improvement opportunities within the workplace, and converts these to own Continuous Improvement actions at all levels.

Compensation & Benefits:

In return for your contributions to our success, Müller offers a competitive salary package

We value our people and are proud to offer a wide range of benefits:

• Annual Bonus up to 10%
• Salary sacrifice Pension scheme with Muller matching up to 8%
• Life Assurance at 4x your annual salary
• 33 days holiday including Bank Holiday
• Muller Rewards - including cycle to work / buy or sell holidays

Contact Details:

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ