PTD Manager (Dairy Technologist) - PEI, Canada

Arla Foods; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 145,225 - 157,555; Full time

Job summary

Arla Foods is seeking a PTD Manager for their facility in Vaughan, Canada. This role will act as the primary liaison with Amalgamated Dairies Limited and oversee cheese production excellence. Responsibilities include managing operational activities, maintaining business relationships, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a Dairy Technologist with strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. The compensation range for this position is $106,000 - $115,000.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in cheese production.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across organizations.
• High level of integrity and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary liaison between Arla Canada and ADL.
• Oversee compliance with the Production Agreement.
• Support improvements in quality control and production efficiency.
• Contribute to capital project planning and execution.

Skills

Dairy Technologist

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Operational Excellence

Job description

Arla Canada seeks a PTD Manager to strengthen the partnership with Amalgamated Dairies Limited in Prince Edward Island. As the operational link between Arla Canada and ADL, the manager will ensure production excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the value chain.

About The Role

• Act as the primary liaison between Arla Canada and ADL, ensuring strong communication and alignment on all operational activities.
• Maintain and develop the existing business relationship while identifying new opportunities and addressing industry challenges.
• Oversee Arla products produced at ADL, ensuring compliance with the Production Agreement and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide leadership and technical expertise across the full cheese production process—from milk intake to final packaging.
• Support and lead improvements in quality control, process technology, and overall production efficiency.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to drive business objectives and support Arla Canada’s growth strategy.
• Build strong relationships on‑site by integrating into daily operations and fostering trust with stakeholders.
• Contribute to capital project planning and execution.
• Travel as required to Toronto headquarters, the United States, and global headquarters in Denmark.

Who Are You?

You are a skilled Dairy Technologist with a strong foundation in cheese production and a passion for operational excellence. You possess a high level of integrity, business acumen, and leadership, along with the ability to influence and collaborate across organizations.

You thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy working independently, and are persistent in driving initiatives forward to achieve results. With strong communication and interpersonal skills, you can effectively navigate complex stakeholder relationships and act as a trusted partner.

What Do We Offer?

The compensation range for this role is $106,000 – $115,000. This posting is for a current vacancy.