Sustainability Lead - Arla Foods, Stourton Dairy, Leeds

Arla Foods Deutschland GmbH; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arla Foods is seeking a Sustainability Lead for its Stourton Dairy in Leeds. This role entails developing and implementing a comprehensive sustainability roadmap, focusing on environmental stewardship and collaboration with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sustainability and project management within a manufacturing environment, contributing directly toward Arla's commitment to sustainable practices and innovation in dairy production.

Benefits

Annual pay review

Employer pension matched up to 6%

X4 annual salary life assurance cover

Flexible Benefits with additional annual leave

Strong career development & training

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing sustainability initiatives in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and sustainability standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the site's 5-year sustainability roadmap.
• Manage internal and external stakeholder communications and project updates.
• Analyze sustainability data and implement energy optimization projects.

Skills

Project management

Energy optimization

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Relevant degree in sustainability or environmental science

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft 365

Job description

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Sustainability Lead - Arla Foods, Stourton Dairy, Leeds

Location:

Leeds, GB

Working pattern - Monday – Friday

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

Role Overview:

As the Sustainability Lead you will be responsible for developing, leading and implementing the sites 5-year sustainability roadmap. This will include cultural & educational initiatives, process optimization, technical projects aligned with Arla’s company sustainability goals and strategic milestones.

How would you impact?

• Lead and create a culture of stewardship and responsibility across our site and supply chain, visitors and contractors: not limited to waste, electrical power, gas, water, effluent.
• Senior stakeholder management, operations leaders, senior leadership, central engineering CAPEX and sustainability functions.
• Own weekly and monthly review with internal and external stakeholders, waste, energy, site consumption, project updates.
• Own and analyse sustainability and consumption data. Conduct feasibility study and calculations that ensure development and approval of project capital and non-capital.
• Create digital twin of site metering for water, gas, steam, electrical power, and implement necessary infrastructure - Power BI, PI vision, Seeq.
• Find, develop and implement engineering improvement projects and experiments across our supply chain and operation to reduce or optimise energy consumption, caron footprint and impact on the environment and society. Engage with industry leaders, community and other sites to bring new knowledge, innovation, technology, renewable sources and market our brand.

Grow with Arla

• Proven results developing, leading and implementing sustainability and energy initiatives on site within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, sustainability standards, and best practices.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritise and deliver on multiple sustainability projects.
• Strong knowledge and experience implementing technologies and ways of working that reduce energy and utility consumption: for example: renewable, CHP, steam, effluent, boilers, water treatment, cooling towers, motors and VFD, air compressors, HVAC, Refrigeration, electrical distribution and their optimisation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and inspire others towards sustainable practices.
• Excellent digital, Microsoft 365, excel, data and analytical skills, power BI.
• Previous experience in similar role or utility leader within heavy energy intensive manufacturing environment.

Please apply using the link or reach out to Alex Tyrrell, Senior Talent Partner, at [e-mail] .

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.