Industrial Maintenance Operations Director

3 days ago


Devon, United Kingdom Arla foods Full time

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced engineering leader to join our team as an Industrial Maintenance Operations Director.

As a seasoned professional, you will bring a strategic approach to maintenance and engineering, driving improved safety, quality, and performance across our production site.

Your role will be to lead the site M&E department, working closely with UK peers to develop and implement world-class maintenance and engineering practices.

You will be responsible for developing and anchoring a lean/safety/quality/food safety/sustainability/digital/continuous improvement culture within the department.

Key responsibilities include leading & developing the M&E roadmap onsite, managing maintenance activities using the Arla-specific CMMS and OEE, analyzing data to ensure the right equipment maintenance strategy, and continuing improvements.

You will work closely with Operations on Operator Asset Care (OAC) improvement & expansion and play a key role in the development and delivery of all strategic initiatives and plans for the site.

You will also deliver technical input and budget proposals to CAPEX applications, ensuring new equipment on site meets relevant legislation and Arla Foods standards.

This is an excellent opportunity to steer M&E through a period of growth and transformation, working with a dedicated team to drive results.

Arla Foods offers a competitive salary of £75,000 - £90,000 per annum, commensurate with experience, plus benefits.

We are looking for someone who gets the best out of others, leads, coaches, motivates, and inspires people to perform on a day-to-day basis. You should be capable of demonstrating and leading with a true sense of urgency to meet business needs.



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