Operations Team Lead

4 weeks ago


Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom Arla foods Full time

Job Summary

Arla Foods is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Shift Team Leader to join our Operations team at our Oswestry Cheese Packaging Facility in Shropshire.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of professionals in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the safe and efficient production of high-quality cheese products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and motivate a team of production staff to achieve their objectives and contribute to the overall success of the facility.
  • Ensure a safe and clean working environment, adhering to 5S principles and GMP standards.
  • Assist the team in achieving their objectives, providing coaching, hands-on support, and resource organization.
  • Manage resource utilization and direct reports, including investigations and performance management.
  • Ensure a cost-efficient and stable production process, focusing on SIC/KPI.
  • Work closely with the M&E team leader to ensure alignment on performance and resolve technical issues promptly.
  • Contribute to the development of current processes and ways of working, identifying opportunities for Continuous Improvement.
  • Implement the department Business Plan, including own objectives.
  • Conduct walking tours and process confirmation.
  • Enable daily direction setting meetings to drive performance.
  • Ensure compliance with Arla's standards in terms of Food Safety, H&S, Environment, and carry out internal audits.
  • Control emergency issues/situations on site.

Requirements

We are seeking a Shift Leader with excellent people skills, high levels of enthusiasm, and a positive attitude to implementing change and problem-solving.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A basic understanding of food manufacturing/FMCG.
  • Experience managing large teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Knowledge of Lean Principles (Six Sigma qualification) would be preferred.
  • Previous experience within an FMCG or dairy industry would be advantageous but not essential, as training will be provided.

About Arla Foods

Arla Foods is a farmer-owned cooperative, committed to partnering with farmers to ensure they receive a fair price for their milk.

We are a Danish business, operating across the UK, Europe, Asia, The Middle East, North America, South America, and other regions globally.

We are the producer of Lurpak, one of the world's most iconic butter brands.

We have experimented with innovative solutions, such as poo-powered trucks and a 100% carbon-neutral dairy, as part of our commitment to combatting climate change.

Next Steps

Please apply using the link or reach out to Olivia Pine, Talent Partner at Arla Foods. The closing date for applications is 2nd August 2024.

Please note that we are not partnered with any recruitment agencies for this role. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs on behalf of candidates for this role, as these CVs will not be considered under the agency ownership and if Arla does progress with any such candidate, this will not amount to acceptance of the agency's terms. We encourage interested individuals to apply directly through our official channels.



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