Dairy Operations Team Leader — Lean & Quality

Arla Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Arla Foods Stourton in Leeds seeks an Operations Team Leader to drive daily team objectives and operational plans in the Creamery production department. You will lead production teams, promote safety, and ensure quality and food safety within your area.

With a Lean mindset, you will contribute to continuous improvements, KPI development, and delivery performance while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet production goals and sustainability targets.

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced Team Leader in a food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean tools and techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Ability to plan and organise workloads effectively.
• Awareness of costs and performance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver operational plans and set day-to-day team objectives or act independently to deliver business policies and programmes in the Creamery production department.
• Maintain a healthy, inclusive and safe working environment with a strong safety mindset.
• Lead and manage Production teams with a Lean mindset to jointly improve performance; accountable for continuous improvements.
• 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 in Leeds seeks an Operations Team Leader to drive daily team objectives and operational plans in the Creamery production department. You will lead production teams, promote safety, and ensure quality and food safety within your area.

With a Lean mindset, you will contribute to continuous improvements, KPI development, and delivery performance while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet production goals and sustainability targets.