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 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 (x4).
• Müller Rewards discount scheme.
• Free uniform/PPE.
• Career development and continuous training.

At Müller, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people to apply even if they don’t meet every requirement listed. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know - we’re happy to support you.

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