Operational Excellence Facilitator

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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. Our business has been split into two areas: Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) and Müller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD).

Join MMI and step into a culture that’s fast‑paced and full of opportunity, with great benefits, exciting challenges, and a dream team of people—your chance to make a real impact.

Over here, we’re processing enough milk to make 66 billion cups of tea every year. This is the place to come for cream, butter, milk drinks and ingredients products—all made from milk from over 1,000 supplying farmers in Britain.

Milk flows through everything at Müller – from farm to factory to fridge. The true impact comes from our people, working hard as a team to put smiles on faces everywhere, making each day delicious for our shoppers. 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, creating a more sustainable dairy future.

We’re growing to keep up with the millions of people reaching for our branded and private‑label products on shelves everywhere. Join a culture full of pace that’s bold and entrepreneurial, with opportunities that are yours for the taking—and even enjoy every benefit and bonus to sweeten the deal.

Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week

• Lead manufacturing strategy to deliver health & safety, quality, and compliance.
• Champion Continuous Improvement and Müller Excellence principles.
• Coach and mentor teams, driving performance and succession planning.
• Apply Lean tools and Six Sigma methodology to improve processes.
• Collaborate across functions to achieve KPIs and eliminate waste.

• Strong leadership and influencing skills.
• Experience in manufacturing, technical processes, and CI techniques.
• Knowledge of health & safety and business standards.
• Problem‑solving ability and data‑driven decision‑making.

• Competitive salary + up to 10% bonus
• Pension scheme
• 4 x life assurance
• 33 days holiday, life assurance, healthcare cash plan
• Access to Müller Rewards platform

Ready to lead change? Apply today and join a business committed to excellence and innovation.

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

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Human Resources

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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