Title:  Shift Leader

Shift Leader – Telford
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (42 hours)
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)

About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive Shift Leader to join our Filling department at Müller. In this role, you’ll lead a team to deliver exceptional results while ensuring compliance with food safety standards and driving continuous improvement. You’ll play a key part in achieving our strategic goals through strong leadership and a culture of innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead your shift to meet Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, and People standards.
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS and customer audits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and champion root cause analysis.
• Manage performance proactively, including Performance Improvement Plans.
• Communicate effectively via cascade briefs and connect sessions.
• Live company behaviors, lead by example, and provide feedback during 1:1s.
• Plan and allocate resources effectively within your team

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in high-volume food manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Knowledge of compliance standards and audit processes.
• Technical understanding of processing and filling equipment.
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety, Food Hygiene, and Environmental standards, with the ability to apply best practices in a manufacturing setting.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications
Relevant technical qualification or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and pension scheme.
• 282 hours annual holiday.
• Life assurance (x2).
• Müller Rewards discount scheme.
• Free uniform/PPE.
• Career development and continuous training.

You can find out more about Müller and what it’s like to work for us by clicking here   Careers at Müller UK & Ireland