Operations Team Leader - Stourton Dairy

Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Production Management · Process Improvement

In short

Arla Foods Stourton seeks an Operations Team Leader to drive operational plans and set team objectives within the Creamery production department. This role involves ensuring a safe and high-quality working environment, leading production teams using Lean tools, and developing KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

Deliver operational plans and set day-to-day team objectives.
Ensure a healthy, inclusive, and safe working environment.
Maintain quality and food safety within the area of responsibility.
Lead and manage Production teams using LEAN tools, APS, SPC, OEE to improve performance.
Be accountable for Continuous Improvements within the department.
Develop and manage KPIs including safety, quality, delivery, productivity & sustainability.

Requirements

Experienced Team Leader within a food manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of Lean tools and techniques.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to plan and organise workloads.
Cost awareness and understanding of performance requirements.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with APS, SPC, OEE

Benefits

Permanent position
Opportunity to work in one of the largest dairies in the UK
Be part of Arla, the UK's largest dairy, and farmer-owned cooperative.
Shape the future of the dairy industry.
Growth opportunities within an ambitious global cooperative.
A culture where everyone feels valued and empowered.

Skills

Lean tools and techniquesProblem solvingCommunication skillsPlanning & OrganisingCost awareness

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About Arla

We are more than 23,000 colleagues across 39 countries and 7,624 dairy farmer-owners in Denmark, Sweden, United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. We aim to create the future of dairy, to bring healthy and sustainable dairy products to people across the world, and to lead the transition towards sustainable dairy farming and production. We work continuously on the farms, at the dairies, and in our administration to reduce our carbon footprint and environmental impact. We are committed to champion good food habits and inspire a healthy life. We collaborate with NGOs and…

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