Fermented High Protein Innovation
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Food Production · Process Improvement
In short
Arla is seeking a Fermented High Protein Innovation expert to lead product and process development for high-protein dairy products like Skyr and Quark. This role involves hands-on development, driving data-driven decisions, and building best practices to accelerate innovation in a fast-paced international environment. The position is based at the Arla Innovation Centre in Aarhus, Denmark.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex product and process development projects from concept to launch.
- Act as a product and process expert for fermented high-protein platforms (Skyr, Quark, yoghurt, emerging technologies).
- Drive laboratory, pilot, and industrial trials, translating findings into business recommendations.
- Identify and solve complex product quality, stability, and process challenges.
- Lead knowledge sharing in process and product interactions within the team.
- Develop technical playbooks, guidelines, troubleshooting tools, and best practices.
- Establish structured approaches for experimentation, data interpretation, and root-cause analysis.
- Contribute to future product and technology roadmaps.
- Support external manufacturing, supplier collaborations, and Contract Manufacturing activities.
Requirements
- Degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, Food Engineering, or related discipline.
- Significant experience in product & process development within dairy or food manufacturing.
- Experience with fermented dairy products, high-protein products, fermentation, process development & large-scale manufacturing.
- Ability to translate technical complexity into practical solutions.
- Comfortable influencing without authority and working effectively across multiple functions, sites, and cultures.
- Enjoy sharing knowledge and helping others develop technical confidence and capability.
- Technical leadership in process and site capabilities across the network.
- Strong product and process development expertise.
- Analytical and data-driven decision making.
- Curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
- Fluency in English, written and spoken.
Desired Qualifications
- Passionate about applying science to solve real business challenges.
- Build strong relationships, challenge constructively and thrive in an environment where innovation, learning and collaboration are valued.
Benefits
- Opportunity to shape the future of Fermented High Protein Innovation.
- Accelerate your career in a leading global dairy company.
- Work in a fast-paced international environment.
- Be part of a team that values innovation, learning, and collaboration.
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on high-protein dairy platforms.
- Work closely with Innovation, Science, Operations, Quality, Packaging, Marketing and Supply Chain teams across Europe.
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Company
Arla
Job Posted
6 days ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Aarhus, Denmark
Qualification
Bachelor
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