Job Description

Location:
Lockerbie, GB

LCO Core Team Leader- Lockerbie

Priestdykes Road, Lockerbie, DG11 1LW

Mon- Fri day shift role

As a Core Team Leader within the new UHT facility, you will initially be a key member of the project team working with stakeholders leading the Operations workstream through planning, installation, commissioning and trials. After "Go Live" you will undertake an area leadership role and be responsible for managing performance, safety, quality and cost savings. You will be delivering operational plans and setting day to day team objectives including delivery of the site business plan and resolving day to day issues/escalation points.

How Will You Make An Impact?

Ensuring a safe, clean, and good working environment by utilising 5S principles, implementing and monitoring GMP standards, and ensuring compliance with Arla's standards in terms of Food Safety, Health & Safety, and Environment, including conducting internal audits. Assisting the team to achieve their objectives through training, coaching, hands-on support, and resource organisation, while conducting walking tours and process confirmation, and enabling daily direction setting meetings (DDS) to drive performance Managing production resources, including investigations and performance management, ensuring a cost-efficient and stable production process with emphasis on SIC/KPI, and controlling any emergency issues or situations on site. Working closely with the M&E team leader to ensure alignment on performance and prompt resolution of technical issues, while contributing to the development of current processes and ways of working. Challenging processes and practices to identify opportunities for Continuous Improvement while implementing the department Business Plan, including own objectives.

What Will Make You Successful?

Experience within people management Knowledge of Lean principles (Six Sigma qualification would be preferred but not essential) Health and safety experience in a leadership role (qualification would be preferred but not essential) Excellent people skills, high levels of enthusiasm and a positive attitude to change and problem solving Management experience within a relevant sector such as food, manufacturing or FMCG

What Do We Offer?

Competitive salary Annual Pay review Employer pension matched up to 6% (12% total contributory) X4 annual salary life assurance cover Flexible Benefits- buy up to 5 days annual leave, reward gateway scheme- discounts with various retailers via my benefit platform. Strong career development & training (internal and external training)

What is our Lockerbie dairy like?

Arla Lockerbie has received c.73.8 million investment since 2005 60% of our colleagues at Lockerbie have over 10 years' service with circa 240 staff. 75,000 cows depend on our Lockerbie site to process their milk daily Only Arla site in the UK to have two factories making cheese and bottling milk We are currently constructing a new AD plant, great opportunity to further expand your We have exciting projects planned for the next 5 years to further grow our site, now is the time to join us on this journey!

Please apply below or contact:

Jessica Thwaite - jesth@arlafoods.com. The closing date for applications is Monday 13th October.


There are 4,000 UK employees, and 19,000 global employees at the heart of Arla. Every single one of us plays an important role and together we build on our 10bn Euros turnover and establish our position as one of the largest dairy companies in the world.

Shape the Future of Dairy


Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.




We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.



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