Operations Team Leader

Arla Foods Plc; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dairy cooperative is seeking an Operations Team Leader for their new UHT plant in Lockerbie. The role involves managing operational plans, leading a project team, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have managerial experience in manufacturing, preferably in FMCG, with knowledge of process control systems. Competitive salary and strong career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual Pay review

Employer pension matched up to 6%

X4 annual salary life assurance cover

Flexible benefits to buy up to 5 days annual leave

Strong career development & training

Qualifications

• Managerial experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally FMCG.
• Preferably have Health & Safety qualification.
• Advanced knowledge of process control systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with stakeholders and lead resources on the project team.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and manage emergency situations.
• Lead, coach, and develop team based on leadership principles.

Skills

Experience in manufacturing environment

Health & Safety knowledge

Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles

Knowledge of process control systems

Strong understanding of milk production

Job description

Arla Foods, Lockerbie Dairy & Creamery, Dumfries, Lockerbie, DG11 1LW

Operations Team Leader – Shift based role

An excellent opportunity for the role of Dairy Team Leader has arisen in our soon to be built new UHT plant. Initially on day shift the role will work with the project team through preparation, installation and commissioning / trials. Post “Go Live” and working on shift you will then be responsible for delivering operational plans and setting day to day team objectives including delivery of the site business plan and resolving day to day issues/escalation points.

How Will You Make An Impact

• Operations resource on the project team liaising with stakeholders and gaining knowledge from other UHT sites
• Ensure a safe, clean, and efficient working environment using 5S principles, and maintain a cost-efficient and stable production process with emphasis on SIC/KPI1.
• Lead, coach, and develop the team based on leadership principles and the annual People Calendar, while assisting the team in achieving objectives through training, support, and resource organisation.
• Manage resources and direct reports, including performance management and investigations, and challenge processes to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Implement the department Business Plan, conduct walking tours and process confirmation, and enable daily direction setting meetings to drive performance.
• Ensure compliance with Arla's standards in Food Safety, H&S, Environment, manage emergency situations on site, and carry out internal audits to ensure compliance

What Will Make You Successful?

In order to be successful in this role you will need to have experience working as a Manager within a manufacturing environment, ideally within FMCG. You will preferably have a Health & Safety qualification as well knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles. An advanced knowledge of process control systems with a strong understanding of milk production and its related processes would be preferred but not essential.

What Do We Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Annual Pay review
• Employer pension matched up to 6% (12% total contributory)
• X4 annual salary life assurance cover
• Flexible Benefits- buy up to 5 days annual leave, reward gateway scheme- discounts with various retailers via my benefit platform.
• Strong career development & training (internal and external training)

Things we’d love to tell you about our Lockerbie site

• Arla Lockerbie has received c.£73.8 million investment since 2005
• 60% of our colleagues at Lockerbie have over 10 years’ service with circa 240 staff.
• 75,000 cows depend on our Lockerbie site to process their milk daily
• Only Arla site in the UK to have two factories making cheese and bottling milk
• We are currently constructing a new AD plant, great opportunity to further expand your
• We have exciting projects planned for the next 5 years to further grow our site, now is the time to join us on this journey!

Things We’d Love To Tell You About Arla

• We are a farmer- owned cooperative. That means we are committed to partnering with farmers so they are guaranteed a fair price for their milk.
• We are the producer of Lurpak, one of the world’s most iconic butter brands.
• We are a Danish business, operating across the UK, Europe, Asia, The Middle East, North America, South America and other regions across the globe.

Please apply using the link or reach out to Jess Thwaite, Junior TA Partner.

We have a purpose for Good

At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet and it is deeply anchored in our organisation and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you?

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