Dairy Operations Lead - Lean & Continuous Improvement

Arla Foods; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Arla Foods Stourton Dairy in Leeds is seeking an Operations Team Leader to drive day-to-day production in a large-scale creamery. You will lead and develop production teams, apply LEAN tools, and deliver against safety, quality and efficiency KPIs.

You will champion a safe, inclusive environment and continuously seek improvements through structured problem solving, planning, and cost-conscious decision making.

Qualifications

• Experienced Team Leader in a food manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with LEAN tools and techniques.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Planning and organising of workloads.

Responsibilities

• Deliver operational plans and day-to-day team objectives within the Creamery production department.
• Lead Production teams with a LEAN mindset to jointly improve performance (LEAN, APS, SPC, OEE).
• Be accountable for Continuous Improvements within the department.
• Develop KPIs including safety, quality, delivery, productivity and sustainability.

Skills

Team Leadership

LEAN tools

Problem solving

Communication

Planning & Organising

Cost awareness

Job description

Arla Foods Stourton Dairy in Leeds is seeking an Operations Team Leader to drive day-to-day production in a large-scale creamery. You will lead and develop production teams, apply LEAN tools, and deliver against safety, quality and efficiency KPIs.

You will champion a safe, inclusive environment and continuously seek improvements through structured problem solving, planning, and cost-conscious decision making.