Operational Excellence Manager

4 weeks ago


Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom Arla Foods Full time
Unlock the Full Potential of Operational Excellence

Arla Foods is seeking an experienced Operational Excellence Manager to drive continuous improvements across our sites. The successful candidate will lead operational excellence projects, oversee strategic alignment, and implement Lean initiatives to promote a culture of continuous improvement.

About the Role:

As an Operational Excellence Manager, you will be responsible for defining and implementing the Arla Performance System, promoting a Lean culture, and driving improvements in Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Motivation, and Planet (SQCDMP). You will work closely with site teams and leaders to empower them to drive performance improvement and sustain results.

Key Responsibilities:

* Own, plan, and execute the site's Operational Excellence journey, including strategic alignment and implementation of APS standards and ways of working
* Oversee all site Operational Excellence projects from planning and coordination to follow-up, ensuring they align with business goals and performance metrics
* Establish, develop, and foster a market Community of Practice together with Senior OpEx Managers and participate in centrally led global pilots
* Identify opportunities for automation and digitalization at the site and execute implementation of relevant digital tools
* Facilitate workshops, conduct training, and provide coaching to site teams and leaders on OpEx tools and methodologies

We are Offering:

The estimated salary for this role is $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, retirement savings plan, and professional development opportunities. At Arla Foods, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy.

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