Title:  Planning Lead

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.

Planning Lead

Location: Manchester
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Shape the future of supply chain planning at Müller.
We’re looking for a driven and experienced Planning Lead to join our White Milk & Cream planning team in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a high-performing team and play a key role in delivering exceptional customer service through efficient production planning.

About the Role

As Planning Lead, you will be responsible for leading and developing a team of production schedulers to create and execute production schedules that optimise cost, service, and efficiency. You will drive continuous improvement, champion operational excellence, and ensure alignment with Müller’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the planning team to deliver high performance
• Create and manage production plans and schedules to meet customer demand
• Drive root-cause analysis and implement improvements for plan adherence and service
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Logistics, and Customer Operations
• Support business change initiatives and system/process enhancements
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in planning or scheduling within a fast-paced manufacturing or supply chain environment
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in planning systems and tools (e.g., AS400, Excel, DPS,SAP)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Why Join Müller?

• Be part of a trusted brand with a strong heritage and ambitious future
• Access to industry-leading training and development programmes
• Opportunities for career progression across the Müller Group
• Life assurance at 4 x annual salary
• Up to 10% yearly bonus
• Pension Scheme
• Health Care Cover via BUPA
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Access to Muller rewards platform to unlock numerous retailer discounts
• A collaborative and supportive working environment

Ready to take the lead?
Apply now and help shape the future of dairy planning at Müller.

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Contact Details:

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