Operations Training Manager

Operations Training Manager – 18 Month FTC

Contract: 18 month Fixed-Term Contract

Location: Skelmersdale

At Müller Milk & Ingredients, we’re at the heart of Britain’s dairy supply chain, working with farmers to produce milk, cream and butter enjoyed by millions every day. We're passionate about developing our people and creating a culture where everyone can thrive. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact by building capability, strengthening compliance and shaping the future of training across site operations.

What you'll be doing

Create a site-wide skills and training gap analysis, identifying completed training and future development needs by role

Partner with site stakeholders to ensure mandatory training compliance and build an effective system for tracking and managing refresher training

Develop and maintain a robust Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) library, including document control, validation and employee sign-off processes

Embed new systems and processes into everyday ways of working, supporting managers through communication and rollout activities

Own and continuously improve the site induction programme, ensuring new starters receive the right training from day one

Create clear development and progression pathways to support employee growth

Build strong relationships with external training providers and manage the site's training budget

Ensure all training activities meet quality, compliance and audit requirements

Develop and report on KPIs to measure training effectiveness and engagement

Maintain accurate and up-to-date training records across the site

What we're looking for

Proven experience within a manufacturing environment

Strong training, learning and development or capability-building experience

Experience creating and implementing training frameworks, systems and processes

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Experience working with SOPs, compliance standards and audit requirements

Data-driven approach with experience using KPIs to measure success

Passion for developing people and driving continuous improvement

What you'll receive

Opportunity to make a visible impact across the entire site

A role focused on developing people and building long-term capability

Collaborative and supportive working environment

Career development opportunities within a leading food manufacturing business

Competitive salary and benefits package including: annual bonus scheme, contributory pension plan, life assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, generous holiday entitlement, increasing with service and discounts across 800+ retailers through our Rewards Benefits Programme

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