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What you'll be doing:
Müller is seeking motivated, ambitious and talented placement students to join the Operational Excellence (OPEX) team at our flagship dairy in Droitwich. This exciting placement offers exposure to a wide range of business-critical improvement projects, operational performance initiatives, problem-solving methodologies and process optimisation activities within one of the UK's leading FMCG manufacturing environments.
Working closely with the Site Leadership Team and Central Operational Excellence community, you will support and lead focused improvement projects that enhance operational efficiency, eliminate waste, improve productivity and strengthen front-line performance. You will have the opportunity to develop expertise in continuous improvement, performance analysis and change management, while building the leadership, influencing and coaching skills needed to drive sustainable results.
Designed for students seeking a challenging and rewarding industrial placement, this role provides the opportunity to work with senior stakeholders, gain hands-on operational experience and make a measurable impact on site performance. By fully engaging with the programme, you will develop the practical skills, commercial awareness, professional confidence and operational excellence mindset required to thrive in a future career within manufacturing, operations or business leadership.
Key tasks & responsibilities include:
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work collaboratively with site leadership, front-line teams and the central operational excellence community to deliver improvement projects that enhance Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People and Sustainability performance.
Continuous Improvement Delivery: Support the delivery of the Operational Excellence roadmap and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
Data Analysis: Analyse operational performance data to identify improvement opportunities, eliminate waste and support data-driven decision making.
Root Cause Analysis: Participate in and lead elements of structured problem-solving activities using Operational Excellence and Six Sigma methodologies to improve business performance.
Lean Deployment: Assist in the deployment of lean/TPM based tools and philosophies to include SMED, 5S, Autonomous Maintenance, Standard Work, RCA
Project Management: Develop skills in project investment processes, including milestone planning, budgeting and scope development. Support project planning, execution and tracking to ensure the successful delivery of engineering improvements, presenting findings and recommendations through reports and project updates
Change Management: As a change agent you’ll be supporting the planning, communication and implementation of change initiatives, helping teams adapt to new ways of working and ensuring operational improvements are successfully embedded and sustained across the site.
Personal Development and Leadership: Demonstrate a proactive approach to learning, take ownership of personal development and contribute positively to Müller’s values, culture and standards.
What we're looking for:
Exceptional Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with teams at all levels, from operators to senior management.
Self-Starter Attitude: Proactive, with the ability to take initiative and drive projects forward independently.
Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, where priorities and challenges can change rapidly
Problem-Solving Ability: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capability to anticipate issues and deliver innovative solutions.
Operational Excellence Knowledge: A basic understanding and interest in operational excellence principles
Technical proficiency: Competent with the use of Microsoft office and digital tools
Full UK driving license: Held for at least one year.
UK Residency: Eligibility to work in the UK (Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship as the salary falls below the required threshold.)
What You’ll Gain
Hands-On Operational Excellence Experience – Apply Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies to solve real business challenges within Müller’s flagship dairy.
Ownership of High-Impact Projects – Lead and support improvement initiatives that deliver measurable benefits in safety, quality, cost, delivery and operational performance.
Exposure to Senior Leadership – Work closely with Site Leadership and the Central Operational Excellence team, gaining valuable insight into strategic decision-making and business operations.
Advanced Problem-Solving Skills – Learn how to identify root causes, analyse data and implement sustainable solutions using Operational Excellence tools.
Change Management Experience – Develop an understanding of how to successfully implement and embed change within a large FMCG manufacturing environment.
Stakeholder Management & Influencing Skills – Build confidence working with colleagues at all levels of the organisation, from front-line teams to senior leaders.
Commercial & Operational Awareness – Develop an understanding of how operational performance impacts business results, customer service and financial outcomes.
Professional & Leadership Growth – Enhance your communication, project management and leadership capabilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Career Development Opportunities – Build a strong foundation for a future career in Operational Excellence, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering or Business Leadership within the FMCG sector.
A Meaningful Placement Experience – Leave a lasting impact through projects that create real value for the business while developing the skills, confidence and experience needed to accelerate your future career.
Why Join Muller?
Sourcing milk from over 1,000 farms up and down the UK, we serve millions of families every day with a range of branded and private label goods which are nutritious and delicious. We’re one of the UK and Ireland’s major dairy manufacturers and, with milk in 97% of UK fridges and yogurt in 78%, there’s a very good chance you have a Müller product in yours.
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, and operates Muller Yogurts & Desserts, Muller Milk & Ingredients and Muller Services Ltd.
We make dairy that makes people smile – as well as being nutritious and delicious! From Müller Corner yogurts to the 100% British milk you put in your morning cuppa, our products have been loved across the UK & Ireland for generations.
This role is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
We want to ensure all candidates have every opportunity to shine. We’ll support you throughout the full application process. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you. We encourage you to apply ASAP!
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.
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