Production Planning Intern

Job Title: Production Planning Intern

Location: Market Drayton, Shropshire

Contract: Starting July 2027, 13-month Fixed Term Contract

Hours/Shift Pattern: 8am- 4pm, Monday to Friday

*Minimum of 3 days p/w on site required* 

Why join the Muller Internship Program?

At Müller, we’re passionate about helping students launch their careers through our dynamic Internship Programmes.
Over 13 months, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a professional environment while building the skills that matter - technical expertise, leadership, communication, and more.
Our tailored learning journey blends real-world challenges with personal development, so you’ll grow in confidence and capability from day one.
Ready to shape your future with Müller? Let’s make it happen.

What you'll be doing: 

This placement offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience. The Production Planning Intern will work alongside experienced planners to learn how customer demand is converted into clear, practical production plans. The role will support the team in balancing demand with production capacity, stock requirements, product shelf life, quality requirements and operational constraints. 

The intern will gain practical experience across Production Planning and work with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics and Quality. Responsibilities will increase as their knowledge, capability and confidence develop. 

Key tasks & responsibilities include:

Production Planning Support 

• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of daily and weekly production plans using planning tools. 

• Check planning information for accuracy and highlight errors, gaps or anything that does not look right. 

• Support planners when plans need to change because of demand changes, operational issues or production constraints. 

• Help keep planning information clear, accurate and up to date. 

• Learn how customer demand is balanced against factory capacity, stock requirements and operational limitations. 

Data Analysis, Reporting and Master Data 

• Update routine planning and performance reports. 

• Check data for errors, gaps and inconsistencies. 

• Compare the production plan with actual performance. 

• Support investigations into differences between planned and actual results. 

• Maintenance of all planning related Master Data 

• Use data to help identify trends, recurring issues, risks and improvement opportunities. 

• Present information in a clear and easy-to-understand format. 

• Develop practical Excel, reporting and data analysis skills. 

Stock and Inventory Support 

• Monitor finished goods and other stock levels. 

• Learn how shelf life and best-before dates affect production decisions. 

• Support checks to ensure planning and product information is accurate. 

• Help identify potential waste, stock or warehouse capacity risks. 

• Learn how product movements between warehouses and sites affect the production plan. 

Cross-functional Working 

• Work with colleagues across Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain and Quality. 

• Attend appropriate daily and weekly operational meetings. 

• Help prepare accurate information for meetings and planning discussions. 

• Communicate updates clearly and professionally. 

• Ability to lead and support in projects 

• Learn when and how to raise concerns, escalate risks or ask for support. 

Continuous Improvement 

• Question processes in a positive and constructive way. 

• Suggest simpler or more effective ways of working. 

• Help improve spreadsheets, reports and planning tools. 

• Support system or process testing when required. 

• Share ideas and learning with the wider team. 

What we're looking for:

Müller are looking for confident students with an analytical mindset for this 13-month placement. We’re seeking university students who are on track to achieve a 2:1 and above and are looking for a placement year role.  

• Clear and respectful communication skills: Both written and verbal. The ability to express ideas effectively, listen actively, and tailor communication to different audiences and contexts. 

• Resilience under Pressure: Ability to thrive under tight deadlines and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment 

• Problem solving: Innovative thinking and solution-oriented approach 

• Initiative and teamwork: Capability to work independently and collaboratively 

• Organisational skills: Effective time management and high attention to detail  

• Strong numeracy and analytical skills: Making data-driven decisions to solve problems efficiently  

• Technical proficiency: Competence with Microsoft office and digital tools 

• UK Driving License: Must hold a full UK driving licence 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.) 

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

Essential:

•             Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.

•             The ability to work in a fast paced environment.

•             The ability to work well as part of a Team.

•             An interest in working with numbers, information and data.

•             A logical and organised approach to tasks.

•             A willingness to learn, ask questions and respond positively to feedback.

•             The ability to recognise when information does not look correct.

•             Good written and verbal communication skills.

•             The ability to work independently when required and contribute as part of a team.

•             The ability to manage priorities and complete agreed actions.

•             A positive, responsible and collaborative attitude.

•             Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, or a willingness to develop it.

Desirable, but Not Essential:

•             An interest in manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, business or data analysis.

•             Experience using Excel through school, college, university or personal projects.

•             Confidence presenting information or explaining findings to others.

•             An interest in problem-solving and continuous improvement.

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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