Laboratory Team Lead: Digital Transformation & Automation

Arla Foods; Esbjerg; On-site; DKK 650,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Arla Foods in Esbjerg seeks a Laboratory Teamlead to lead a skilled lab team during a transformation toward digitalization and automation. You will manage daily operations, drive changes, and ensure compliance with quality standards at one of Denmark’s largest dairies.

The role requires leadership experience, a passion for change, and collaboration with QEHS to release quality products. Danish and English proficiency is expected; microbiology experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead teams through change and digital transformation.
• Basic proficiency in Danish and English.
• Laboratory experience, microbiology preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Daily management and development of a larger laboratory team.
• Drive large projects and lead the lab’s change journey with digitalization and automation.
• Deviation handling and release of finished goods.
• Ensuring optimal operation of the laboratory, including coordination of external analyses.
• Collaborating with QEHS Manager to ensure quality-assured product release.
• Handle and process customer complaints with QEHS colleagues and lab specialists.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Digitalization

Automation

Team development

Communication

Education

Laboratory science degree

Tools

QC/QA tools

Job description

Arla Foods in Esbjerg seeks a Laboratory Teamlead to lead a skilled lab team during a transformation toward digitalization and automation. You will manage daily operations, drive changes, and ensure compliance with quality standards at one of Denmark’s largest dairies.

The role requires leadership experience, a passion for change, and collaboration with QEHS to release quality products. Danish and English proficiency is expected; microbiology experience is advantageous.