Operations Team Leader- Settle Creamery

Arla Foods Deutschland GmbH; Settle; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Settle is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the production and warehouse operations. This role involves managing teams, ensuring safety and quality standards, and implementing operational plans. Candidates should have experience in production management within the food sector and proficiency in Lean tools. The position offers a competitive support package due to upcoming site transitions.

Benefits

Enhanced reward and support package

Relocation support

Pro-rata retention payment

Qualifications

• Experience in production management within food and beverage manufacturing or FMCG sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Lean tools and techniques.
• Proven planning and organizing skills for workloads.

Responsibilities

• Manage production and warehouse at Settle Creamery overseeing multiple colleagues.
• Deliver operational plans and set team objectives.
• Ensure a healthy, inclusive, and safe working environment.

Skills

Production management experience

Knowledge of Lean tools

Planning and organizing skills

Cost awareness

Performance focus

Job description

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Rotating shift pattern including days and night shifts

Please note that due to the site closure estimated for the second half of 2027, we are offering an enhanced reward and support package to support our colleagues. This includes a pro-rata retention payment (25% of the average annual salary) and a redundancy payment based on length of service (no 2-year minimum service needed). We are also offering relocation support for colleagues staying with Arla following the site closure, as well as out-of-service support for those who choose not to stay.

How will you make an impact?

Reporting to the Site Operations Manager, you will manage the production and warehouse at Settle Creamery, overseeing 14 direct reports and up to 25 colleagues indirectly on shift.

Other duties include:

• Delivering operational plans and setting daily team objectives, or acting independently to implement business policies and programs within the production department.
• Ensuring a healthy, inclusive, and safe working environment with a safety-first mindset.
• Maintaining quality and food safety within your area of responsibility.
• Leading and managing production teams with an LCO mindset to improve performance using LEAN tools, APS, SPC, OEE, and being accountable for continuous improvements within the department.

What will you need to succeed?

• Experience in production management within food and beverage manufacturing or FMCG sectors.
• Knowledge of Lean tools and techniques.
• Strong planning and organizing skills for workloads.
• Cost awareness and performance focus.

Want to apply?

We are excited to welcome you to the Arla family.

Please apply via this advert or our careers page. The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 20th August 2025. For questions about the role, contact Rachel McDaid, Senior Talent Partner, at [e-mail].

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