Operational Excellence & Process Technology Lead

Operational Excellence & Process Technology Lead

Location: Telford
Working pattern: Monday to Friday

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.

You will act as the subject matter expert for the M ller Production System (MPS) within the unit, coaching teams at all levels and driving sustainable improvements in efficiency, quality, cost and performance. This is not a people-management role, instead, you'll influence, coach and develop capability across the unit.

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 M ller 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

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