Transport Shift Manager - Nights

Müller Milk & Ingredients Distribution (MMID) is the UK's leading producer and distributor of fresh milk, cream, butter, and dairy ingredients. Operating across extensive logistics and manufacturing networks in the country, MMID delivers over 2.6 billion litres of fresh milk annually to more than 5,500 locations across Britain.

Our strategically located depots enable us to move milk efficiently from farm to fridge-ensuring freshness, speed, and reliability. MMID is committed to operational excellence, sustainability, and supporting British agriculture, making us a trusted partner in the dairy supply chain.

Join Us as a Transport Shift Manager

Location: Market Drayton Depot

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off - Night Shift (18:00-06:00)

Are you a natural leader with a passion for developing people and driving performance? We're looking for an experienced Transport Shift Manager to take ownership of our night operations at Market Drayton Depot.

This is your chance to lead a high-performing team, coach talent, and make a real impact on operational success.

What We Offer

• Up to 10% annual bonus
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with Müller matching up to 4%
• Life assurance - 4x your annual salary
• 23 days annual leave
• Access to our exclusive rewards platform with discounts at over 800 retailers

What You'll Do

As Transport Shift Manager, you'll:

• Lead and inspire your team, ensuring delivery against OGSM targets.
• Coach and develop colleagues, supporting career growth and succession planning.
• Drive continuous improvement through Operational Excellence (OE) initiatives.
• Create a high-performance culture using PMS principles, KPI tracking, and effective handovers.
• Manage performance reviews and employee relations with confidence.
• Ensure compliance with legal, audit, and safety standards.
• Act as the escalation point for customer service issues and lead incident investigations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance business performance.
• Champion MMID behaviours across all levels.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in a transport or logistics leadership role.
• Strong people management and coaching skills with a track record of building successful teams.
• A proactive, self-motivated attitude and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• CPC in Transport Management (desirable but not essential).