Site Director
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Production Management · Manufacturing Engineering · Food Production
In short
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end site performance and long-term development at Nijkerk.
- Operate strategically and tactically as part of the Benelux/France Supply Chain leadership team.
- Build a culture where safety and quality are paramount.
- Ensure efficient year-round production and drive collaboration across the value chain.
- Act as a visible role model for safety, compliance, and global mindset.
- Lead and develop leaders and teams with a focus on Arla culture, capability building, and change management.
- Develop and own the Factory Strategic Plan (FSP), including risk assessment and crisis planning.
- Be accountable for end-to-end product economics and drive cost-efficiency measures.
- Ensure implementation of Arla digital standards and drive data-driven decision making.
Requirements
- Relevant university degree.
- Broad experience in manufacturing industries, preferably food or dairy.
- Experience from a complex, large-scale production site with strong results in strategic leadership and operational excellence.
- Alternatively, experience with supply chain transformation and digital journeys.
- Extensive leadership experience.
- Proven confident and authentic leader with a solid track record in managing complex operations, driving continuous improvement, and developing company culture.
- Combine financial insight with a strategic mindset.
- Fluent English and Dutch language communication skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Successfully growing and transforming a site to meet future demands.
- Passion for developing people, building safety culture, and securing future capabilities.
Benefits
- A pivotal role in a global, purpose-driven company.
- Focus on leadership development, internal career opportunities, and DE&I.
- Real mandate to influence site performance, drive change, and the wider Supply Chain agenda.
- A strong leadership community.
- Access to Arla’s standards and tools (APS).
- Opportunity to build capabilities for tomorrow.
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…
Company
ArlaJob Posted
4 days ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Experience Level
Executive
Locations
Nijkerk, Netherlands
Qualification
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