Associate M&E Manager - Taw Valley Creamery UK

ARLA; Clyst St. George; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global dairy industry leader is seeking an Associate Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) Manager in Clyst St. George, UK. This role involves overseeing production equipment efficiency, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a strong technical background in manufacturing and excellent communication skills. The company values collaboration and growth, offering a dynamic work environment focused on food safety and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to connect with all levels.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Organized and calm under pressure.
• Understanding of industrial systems and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maximum availability and optimal efficiency of production equipment.
• Identify and implement improvement opportunities.
• Lead and develop team members.
• Promote safe working conditions and food safety culture.
• Oversee and control area budget for resource efficiency.

Skills

Strong technical background

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Tools

LIA

VIW

ARIBA

Job description

What You'll Do

• Ensure maximum availability and optimal efficiency of production equipment and systems.
• Identify and implement improvement opportunities, contribute to the CAPEX process, and manage projects.
• Lead and develop your team, driving engagement and supporting professional growth in line with AFI's Good Leadership and Good Values.
• Promote safe working conditions and a culture of food safety, LEAN practices, and quality excellence.
• Ensure compliance with Arla Foods Ingredients' policies, standards, legislation, and Health & Safety procedures.
• Act as a role model for digital transformation, encouraging data-driven decision-making and a digital mindset.
• Champion sustainability initiatives, inspiring responsible and efficient practices.
• Drive and execute the local business plan, ensuring alignment with site strategic goals.
• Analyze performance data to identify and implement improvement opportunities.
• Oversee and control the area budget to ensure efficient resource use.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background and leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to connect at all levels.
• A true team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• High degree of autonomy, motivation, and energy to make things happen.
• Ability to stay organized and calm under pressure.
• Solid understanding of industrial systems and regulatory compliance.
• Pro in LIA, VIW, ARIBA, or similar systems.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Commitment to quality, food safety, and environmental standards.
• Support APS transformation through process confirmation and best-practice sharing.

Join Arla Foods Ingredients Taw Valley and help feed the world by transforming whey into high-quality food ingredients! At Taw Valley, you'll be part of something special—producing food loved by millions across the globe.

As one of the world's leading dairy producers, we’re proud of our strong culture of collaboration, quality, and innovation. Every year, we produce 18,000 tons of permeate powder and 3,000 tons of whey protein concentrate using advanced membrane filtration, evaporation, and drying technologies. Our ingredients are trusted worldwide, and maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and consistency is at the heart of everything we do.

We are now seeking a motivated Associate Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) Manager to help us take our operations to the next level. Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.