Operational Excellence & Process Technology Lead

Company: Müller UK & Ireland
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Location: Telford
Job Description:

About The Role

We’re recruiting an Operational Excellence & Process Technology Lead to support our manufacturing operation in Telford. This is a key site-based role focused on operational excellence, process reliability and technical capability development.

Location

Telford

Working pattern

Monday to Friday

What You’ll Be Responsible For

  • Acting as the MPS and Operational Excellence expert within the unit
  • Coaching unit managers, team leaders and operators in effective use of MPS and OpEx tools
  • Driving the implementation of the Müller Production System at unit level
  • Developing and maintaining an OpEx improvement roadmap
  • Supporting the unit through OpEx maturity assessments
  • Improving performance against OEE, waste, material losses and productivity
  • Ensuring effective performance data and reporting systems are in place
  • Supporting and tracking VPO and cost-saving initiatives
  • Solving chronic process and reliability issues
  • Defining and maintaining critical process parameters and centrelines
  • Working closely with Quality to improve process capability and technical competence
  • Building technical capability through training and coaching of operators and technicians
  • Supporting new product introductions (NPD) as the unit’s technology expert

What We’re Looking For

  • Degree-qualified (Engineering or similar) or equivalent experience
  • Strong background in manufacturing, process technology or operational excellence
  • Experience with Lean / Continuous Improvement / MPS / OpEx frameworks
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent (desirable)
  • Strong understanding of OEE, TPM, waste reduction and process reliability
  • Confident coach with the ability to influence without authority
  • Experience working cross-functionally with Operations, Quality and Engineering

Why join us?

  • High-impact role with site and business visibility
  • Opportunity to shape how manufacturing performance is delivered
  • Be part of a business genuinely focused on continuous improvement and capability building
  • Secure onsite car park
  • Subsidised canteen
  • Up to 10% bonus – paid annually
  • Private medical insurance

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Posted: April 16th, 2026