Are you an experienced manufacturing leader who thrives on developing people, driving operational excellence and leading cultural transformation in a large-scale FMCG environment? Join Arla Foods at Westbury and become a key member of the site leadership team. As LCO Butter Core Team Leader, you'll play a pivotal role in driving our operational excellence journey, developing future leaders and helping one of the UK's largest dairy sites achieve world-class manufacturing standards. Working closely with functional teams across the UK and wider Arla network, you'll influence performance, capability and continuous improvement across the operation. How you will make an impact Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead the Butter production area and support the continued implementation of the Line Centric Organisation model while creating a high-performing, engaged and safety-focused culture. You will lead through others, develop leadership capability and deliver sustainable improvements across safety, quality, delivery, cost and people performance. Lead, coach and develop a large operational team through Shift Team Leaders and technical specialists. Drive Line Centric Organisation capability, ownership and accountability across the production area. Deliver improvements in safety, quality, service, waste reduction and operational performance. Use operational data and continuous improvement methodologies to drive decision making and problem solving. Collaborate across Production, Engineering, QEHS, Logistics, Finance and People teams to achieve site objectives. What will make you successful You are an established manufacturing leader with experience leading large operational teams in a fast-paced production environment. You have a proven track record of driving performance improvement, building capability and leading change through structured continuous improvement practices. Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing or other highly regulated manufacturing environments will be highly valued. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, IL6S, IWS, APS or comparable systems will help you succeed. Strong stakeholder management, coaching capability and data-led decision making are core requirements. Personally, you are an engaging leader who develops others, influences effectively across functions and inspires teams through change while maintaining high standards for safety and performance. What do we offer? Alongside a competitive salary, you'll receive annual pay reviews, pension contributions matched up to 6%, life assurance, flexible benefits, discounted products and access to ongoing development opportunities. This role provides significant exposure to senior operational leadership and the opportunity to help shape the future of manufacturing within Arla. As a global dairy leader, we invest heavily in developing talent and promoting from within. You'll join a collaborative leadership team where continuous improvement, learning and innovation are genuinely embedded in the culture. Would you like to join us? If you're looking for a leadership opportunity where you can make a real impact on performance, culture and people development, we'd love to hear from you. For further information please contact Oliver Hickson-Burr TA Partner Application deadline30 th August 2026
Aug 23, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced manufacturing leader who thrives on developing people, driving operational excellence and leading cultural transformation in a large-scale FMCG environment? Join Arla Foods at Westbury and become a key member of the site leadership team. As LCO Butter Core Team Leader, you'll play a pivotal role in driving our operational excellence journey, developing future leaders and helping one of the UK's largest dairy sites achieve world-class manufacturing standards. Working closely with functional teams across the UK and wider Arla network, you'll influence performance, capability and continuous improvement across the operation. How you will make an impact Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead the Butter production area and support the continued implementation of the Line Centric Organisation model while creating a high-performing, engaged and safety-focused culture. You will lead through others, develop leadership capability and deliver sustainable improvements across safety, quality, delivery, cost and people performance. Lead, coach and develop a large operational team through Shift Team Leaders and technical specialists. Drive Line Centric Organisation capability, ownership and accountability across the production area. Deliver improvements in safety, quality, service, waste reduction and operational performance. Use operational data and continuous improvement methodologies to drive decision making and problem solving. Collaborate across Production, Engineering, QEHS, Logistics, Finance and People teams to achieve site objectives. What will make you successful You are an established manufacturing leader with experience leading large operational teams in a fast-paced production environment. You have a proven track record of driving performance improvement, building capability and leading change through structured continuous improvement practices. Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing or other highly regulated manufacturing environments will be highly valued. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, IL6S, IWS, APS or comparable systems will help you succeed. Strong stakeholder management, coaching capability and data-led decision making are core requirements. Personally, you are an engaging leader who develops others, influences effectively across functions and inspires teams through change while maintaining high standards for safety and performance. What do we offer? Alongside a competitive salary, you'll receive annual pay reviews, pension contributions matched up to 6%, life assurance, flexible benefits, discounted products and access to ongoing development opportunities. This role provides significant exposure to senior operational leadership and the opportunity to help shape the future of manufacturing within Arla. As a global dairy leader, we invest heavily in developing talent and promoting from within. You'll join a collaborative leadership team where continuous improvement, learning and innovation are genuinely embedded in the culture. Would you like to join us? If you're looking for a leadership opportunity where you can make a real impact on performance, culture and people development, we'd love to hear from you. For further information please contact Oliver Hickson-Burr TA Partner Application deadline30 th August 2026
Shift based role 3 on 3 off Days and nights Ready to lead a team of up to 20 colleagues and take ownership of performance, safety and continuous improvement within one of Europe's leading dairy manufacturers? This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated production team within one of Arla's cheese packaging facilities. You'll play a key role in driving performance, safety and continuous improvement, while helping your team achieve their full potential. Read more about our part of the business here: Inside Arla Arla How you will make an impact As a Shift Manager, you will join our Operations team at Arla Foods Oswestry and report into the Core Team Leader. You will be responsible for leading a team of 10-20 colleagues, ensuring the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of production plans while driving performance, engagement and continuous improvement across your area. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain operational excellence and support the site business plan. Lead, coach and support production colleagues to help them achieve individual and team objectives. Drive safety, quality and operational performance while ensuring compliance with GMP, food safety, health and safety and environmental standards. Manage resources effectively, including direct reports, investigations and performance management, to support cost-efficient production. Work closely with the M&E Team Leader and other stakeholders to resolve issues quickly and maintain alignment on performance. Lead continuous improvement activity, daily direction setting meetings, walking tours, process confirmation and implementation of departmental objectives. What will make you successful We are looking for an experienced people leader who enjoys creating high-performing teams and maintaining standards within a manufacturing environment. You will bring strong communication and problem-solving skills alongside a genuine passion for developing others and delivering results. Experience managing teams within a manufacturing, FMCG or production environment. A strong understanding of operational performance, safety and quality standards. Experience working in a fast-paced environment with responsibility for people and performance management. Knowledge of Lean principles would be beneficial, with Six Sigma knowledge considered advantageous. The three qualities that will help you thrive in this role are: Strong leadership and people development capability. A positive and proactive approach to problem solving and change. The ability to collaborate effectively and build relationships across teams. At Arla, we believe in supporting each other's development. You'll join a collaborative environment where colleagues work together to solve challenges, share expertise and continuously improve. We are committed to helping our people grow and succeed, no matter where they are in their career journey. What do we offer? Joining Arla means becoming part of a global dairy cooperative and a market leader committed to producing nutritious dairy products in a sustainable way. At our Oswestry site, you'll work in a cheese packaging facility that covers 8 acres of land and packages approximately 350 different types of products, supplying branded and private-label products to customers in the UK and internationally. Annual pay review. Employer pension matched up to 6% contribution. Life assurance cover of 4x annual salary. Flexible benefits, including the option to buy additional annual leave and access discounts through the Reward Gateway scheme. Commitment to training and development as part of our people agenda. Access to discounted Arla products. Our positive and collaborative culture will bring out the best in you. You'll join an organisation committed to developing talent, promoting from within and creating opportunities for growth. Would you like to join us? If you are ready to lead a team, drive performance and help shape the future of dairy manufacturing, we would love to hear from you. Please apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The initial closing date is the 4th of August 2026. For additional information, please contact the Hiring Manager or reach out to Jess Thwaite, Talent Partner. We have a purpose for Good At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet and it is deeply anchored in our organisation and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you? BEWARE! RECRUITMENT FRAUD It has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails and fake recruitment campaigns on the internet from people purporting to work for Arla Foods. Learn more via this link. Shape the Future of Dairy Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.
Aug 22, 2026
Full time
Shift based role 3 on 3 off Days and nights Ready to lead a team of up to 20 colleagues and take ownership of performance, safety and continuous improvement within one of Europe's leading dairy manufacturers? This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated production team within one of Arla's cheese packaging facilities. You'll play a key role in driving performance, safety and continuous improvement, while helping your team achieve their full potential. Read more about our part of the business here: Inside Arla Arla How you will make an impact As a Shift Manager, you will join our Operations team at Arla Foods Oswestry and report into the Core Team Leader. You will be responsible for leading a team of 10-20 colleagues, ensuring the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of production plans while driving performance, engagement and continuous improvement across your area. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain operational excellence and support the site business plan. Lead, coach and support production colleagues to help them achieve individual and team objectives. Drive safety, quality and operational performance while ensuring compliance with GMP, food safety, health and safety and environmental standards. Manage resources effectively, including direct reports, investigations and performance management, to support cost-efficient production. Work closely with the M&E Team Leader and other stakeholders to resolve issues quickly and maintain alignment on performance. Lead continuous improvement activity, daily direction setting meetings, walking tours, process confirmation and implementation of departmental objectives. What will make you successful We are looking for an experienced people leader who enjoys creating high-performing teams and maintaining standards within a manufacturing environment. You will bring strong communication and problem-solving skills alongside a genuine passion for developing others and delivering results. Experience managing teams within a manufacturing, FMCG or production environment. A strong understanding of operational performance, safety and quality standards. Experience working in a fast-paced environment with responsibility for people and performance management. Knowledge of Lean principles would be beneficial, with Six Sigma knowledge considered advantageous. The three qualities that will help you thrive in this role are: Strong leadership and people development capability. A positive and proactive approach to problem solving and change. The ability to collaborate effectively and build relationships across teams. At Arla, we believe in supporting each other's development. You'll join a collaborative environment where colleagues work together to solve challenges, share expertise and continuously improve. We are committed to helping our people grow and succeed, no matter where they are in their career journey. What do we offer? Joining Arla means becoming part of a global dairy cooperative and a market leader committed to producing nutritious dairy products in a sustainable way. At our Oswestry site, you'll work in a cheese packaging facility that covers 8 acres of land and packages approximately 350 different types of products, supplying branded and private-label products to customers in the UK and internationally. Annual pay review. Employer pension matched up to 6% contribution. Life assurance cover of 4x annual salary. Flexible benefits, including the option to buy additional annual leave and access discounts through the Reward Gateway scheme. Commitment to training and development as part of our people agenda. Access to discounted Arla products. Our positive and collaborative culture will bring out the best in you. You'll join an organisation committed to developing talent, promoting from within and creating opportunities for growth. Would you like to join us? If you are ready to lead a team, drive performance and help shape the future of dairy manufacturing, we would love to hear from you. Please apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The initial closing date is the 4th of August 2026. For additional information, please contact the Hiring Manager or reach out to Jess Thwaite, Talent Partner. We have a purpose for Good At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet and it is deeply anchored in our organisation and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you? BEWARE! RECRUITMENT FRAUD It has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails and fake recruitment campaigns on the internet from people purporting to work for Arla Foods. Learn more via this link. Shape the Future of Dairy Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.
Are you ready to lead quality for a complex 24/7 dairy ingredients site. Championing food safety, strengthening systems and developing a high-performing team? As Site Quality Manager, you'll set the standard for food safety and quality at Felinfach. Leading, coaching and developing our quality teams, building leadership capability, owning certifications and driving continuous improvement across the site. How You Will Make an Impact As the Site Quality Lead at Felinfach, you will ensure that all products meet food safety, quality, legality and customer requirements. You'll manage the analytical and microbiology laboratory, quality assurance, supplier quality and technical compliance, while building a robust food safety culture and delivering to internal SLAs. You will be a key member of the senior factory management team, collaborating cross-functionally to drive investigations, improvements and audit readiness in a 24/7 operation, while developing leadership capability and fostering an engaged, high-performing quality function. Ensure ongoing compliance with food safety, legal, AFI and customer standards (FSSC 22000, FEMAS, EHO approvals and related certifications). Own HACCP, VACCP and TACCP programmes and set hygiene and GMP standards; implement and train food safety principles across all levels. Lead the laboratory and QA functions to ensure fit-for-purpose analytical equipment and at-line testing that strengthens quality assurance. Coach, develop and inspire a multidisciplinary leadership team, building capability, driving engagement and creating a high-performing, inclusive culture where people can thrive. Lead and coordinate root cause investigations on quality and technical issues, embedding continuous improvement tools to improve product safety and quality. Deliver timely and accurate technical and quality reporting, manage the department budget and maintain strong relationships with local authorities. This role sits within the Felinfach factory leadership team and reports to the Factory Manager. You will directly lead the Quality Manager, Laboratory Manager, Technical Compliance Lead, Supplier Quality Assurance Manager and Hygiene Lead, providing coaching, performance management and development to build leadership capability, support succession planning and lead a team of approximately 23 colleagues (primarily day shift, with ad hoc cover as required). What Will Make You Successful You will bring a BSc (or equivalent) in Food or Dairy Science, Microbiology or a related field, alongside five or more years' experience in technical or quality management within the food industry, ideally within dairy. You'll demonstrate strong people leadership, with a track record of coaching and developing leaders, building high-performing teams, driving engagement and creating an inclusive culture where individuals and teams perform at their best. You'll also bring proven project delivery and root cause analysis experience, together with advanced knowledge of food safety management systems, customer audits and external certification audits (such as FSSC 22000, FEMAS and BRC/PAS). You translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and ideally hold an Advanced HACCP (Level 4) qualification. Personally, you're an authentic and inclusive people leader who builds trust, develops talent and empowers others to succeed. You're a conceptual and diagnostic problem solver who can prioritise effectively, identify root causes and drive meaningful action. Above all, you bring a continuous improvement mindset, you are never satisfied with average. As an adaptable communicator, you're credible at all levels and remain calm, accurate and objective under pressure. We work closely together and are proud of our inclusive culture. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact by shaping both our quality performance and the capability of your team through meaningful responsibility, strong cross-functional collaboration and a commitment to developing people. What Do We Offer? You'll join a market leader producing high-quality dairy ingredients in a way that makes things better for our customers, the farmers who own us and the world. We're committed to professional development, investing in our people and promoting from within, offering the platform to grow your leadership, develop others and expand your technical impact. Would You Like to Join Us? If you're ready to elevate food safety and quality at Felinfach while leading and developing a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply as soon as possible. We review applications on a continuous basis and will close the recruitment process once the right candidate is found.
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Are you ready to lead quality for a complex 24/7 dairy ingredients site. Championing food safety, strengthening systems and developing a high-performing team? As Site Quality Manager, you'll set the standard for food safety and quality at Felinfach. Leading, coaching and developing our quality teams, building leadership capability, owning certifications and driving continuous improvement across the site. How You Will Make an Impact As the Site Quality Lead at Felinfach, you will ensure that all products meet food safety, quality, legality and customer requirements. You'll manage the analytical and microbiology laboratory, quality assurance, supplier quality and technical compliance, while building a robust food safety culture and delivering to internal SLAs. You will be a key member of the senior factory management team, collaborating cross-functionally to drive investigations, improvements and audit readiness in a 24/7 operation, while developing leadership capability and fostering an engaged, high-performing quality function. Ensure ongoing compliance with food safety, legal, AFI and customer standards (FSSC 22000, FEMAS, EHO approvals and related certifications). Own HACCP, VACCP and TACCP programmes and set hygiene and GMP standards; implement and train food safety principles across all levels. Lead the laboratory and QA functions to ensure fit-for-purpose analytical equipment and at-line testing that strengthens quality assurance. Coach, develop and inspire a multidisciplinary leadership team, building capability, driving engagement and creating a high-performing, inclusive culture where people can thrive. Lead and coordinate root cause investigations on quality and technical issues, embedding continuous improvement tools to improve product safety and quality. Deliver timely and accurate technical and quality reporting, manage the department budget and maintain strong relationships with local authorities. This role sits within the Felinfach factory leadership team and reports to the Factory Manager. You will directly lead the Quality Manager, Laboratory Manager, Technical Compliance Lead, Supplier Quality Assurance Manager and Hygiene Lead, providing coaching, performance management and development to build leadership capability, support succession planning and lead a team of approximately 23 colleagues (primarily day shift, with ad hoc cover as required). What Will Make You Successful You will bring a BSc (or equivalent) in Food or Dairy Science, Microbiology or a related field, alongside five or more years' experience in technical or quality management within the food industry, ideally within dairy. You'll demonstrate strong people leadership, with a track record of coaching and developing leaders, building high-performing teams, driving engagement and creating an inclusive culture where individuals and teams perform at their best. You'll also bring proven project delivery and root cause analysis experience, together with advanced knowledge of food safety management systems, customer audits and external certification audits (such as FSSC 22000, FEMAS and BRC/PAS). You translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and ideally hold an Advanced HACCP (Level 4) qualification. Personally, you're an authentic and inclusive people leader who builds trust, develops talent and empowers others to succeed. You're a conceptual and diagnostic problem solver who can prioritise effectively, identify root causes and drive meaningful action. Above all, you bring a continuous improvement mindset, you are never satisfied with average. As an adaptable communicator, you're credible at all levels and remain calm, accurate and objective under pressure. We work closely together and are proud of our inclusive culture. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact by shaping both our quality performance and the capability of your team through meaningful responsibility, strong cross-functional collaboration and a commitment to developing people. What Do We Offer? You'll join a market leader producing high-quality dairy ingredients in a way that makes things better for our customers, the farmers who own us and the world. We're committed to professional development, investing in our people and promoting from within, offering the platform to grow your leadership, develop others and expand your technical impact. Would You Like to Join Us? If you're ready to elevate food safety and quality at Felinfach while leading and developing a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply as soon as possible. We review applications on a continuous basis and will close the recruitment process once the right candidate is found.
Senior Nutrition Specialist- Arla Foods UK- Leeds Head Office Are you ready to translate your expertise in dairy health and nutrition into real business impact? As a Senior Nutrition Specialist at Arla Foods, you ll apply your deep knowledge of dairy and health science to shape strategic priorities, drive new product development, represent the UK business on health & nutrition regulatory matters, and champion Arla s health agenda in the UK market. You will join our global nutrition team that consists of 10 academics who are passionate about nutrition and health, while working in the UK market alongside our UK commercial and marketing team. As a team within Product & Innovation, we get to leave our mark on the products we send out into the world, making sure they re healthy and that we are transparent in the way we communicate about health to the consumers, explains Anne Louise Mørkbak, Head of Nutrition & Health. How you will make an impact As Nutrition Specialist, you ll play a pivotal role in advancing Arla s UK health strategy and reinforcing our position within the UK food industry and society. Your expertise will help shape sustainable diets and strengthen Arla s scientific foundation in nutrition and health. Key responsibilities include; Engaging and educating colleagues on nutrition, health, and the role of dairy in sustainable diets. Providing expert guidance on nutrition and health to key teams such as communications, innovation, sales, customer service, and the UK leadership team to support the business agenda. Acting as a strategic partner for Arla s UK Health Strategy and representing the health agenda internally. Advising and inspiring UK innovation projects within the field of nutrition, ensuring strategic alignment. Staying ahead of emerging research and trends in nutrition and health science, strengthening Arla UK s connection to Nutrition & Health and R&D. Representing Arla as a trusted spokesperson in media and with key marketing contacts, such as social media influencers, on topics related to nutrition and health, and representing Arla UK on key regulatory topics affecting health and nutrition in the UK. What will make you successful To succeed in this role, you will hold a BSc (or equivalent) in Nutrition or a related scientific discipline, together with a MSc in Nutrition Science. You will bring at least three year s research experience in this field. Experience working in or with the FMCG/food industry is key, as is experience applying nutrition science in a commercial context. You ll be comfortable working alongside commercial colleagues and able to translate complex science into business opportunities. Strong project leadership, stakeholder engagement, communication, and analytical skills are critical for success in this role. Your goal is to enable the UK organization to deliver key milestones, projects, and KPIs that support our local Health Position, while translating Arla s global health strategy into actionable initiatives for the UK market. To achieve this, you will understand business, customer, and consumer needs, inspiring and informing stakeholders about nutritional opportunities and challenges to shape an even healthier product portfolio. You will integrate nutrition and health science knowledge into business decisions and communication strategies, while building strong relationships with local stakeholders to drive collaboration and impact. Success in this role requires being an innovative, results-oriented team player with a strong business mindset. What do we offer? We re committed to supporting your growth and development, offering internal and external training opportunities. You ll enjoy a competitive salary, 26 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays, matched pension contributions up to 6%, life assurance, BUPA healthcare, bonus scheme, and flexible benefits. Would you like to join us? If you want to drive innovation and help shape the industry, then seize this exciting opportunity. The closing date for this position is the 15th April 2026. For additional information, please contact Olivia Pine, Talent Acquisition Partner, or Head of Nutrition & Health Anne Louise Mørkbak on (phone number removed).
May 28, 2026
Full time
Senior Nutrition Specialist- Arla Foods UK- Leeds Head Office Are you ready to translate your expertise in dairy health and nutrition into real business impact? As a Senior Nutrition Specialist at Arla Foods, you ll apply your deep knowledge of dairy and health science to shape strategic priorities, drive new product development, represent the UK business on health & nutrition regulatory matters, and champion Arla s health agenda in the UK market. You will join our global nutrition team that consists of 10 academics who are passionate about nutrition and health, while working in the UK market alongside our UK commercial and marketing team. As a team within Product & Innovation, we get to leave our mark on the products we send out into the world, making sure they re healthy and that we are transparent in the way we communicate about health to the consumers, explains Anne Louise Mørkbak, Head of Nutrition & Health. How you will make an impact As Nutrition Specialist, you ll play a pivotal role in advancing Arla s UK health strategy and reinforcing our position within the UK food industry and society. Your expertise will help shape sustainable diets and strengthen Arla s scientific foundation in nutrition and health. Key responsibilities include; Engaging and educating colleagues on nutrition, health, and the role of dairy in sustainable diets. Providing expert guidance on nutrition and health to key teams such as communications, innovation, sales, customer service, and the UK leadership team to support the business agenda. Acting as a strategic partner for Arla s UK Health Strategy and representing the health agenda internally. Advising and inspiring UK innovation projects within the field of nutrition, ensuring strategic alignment. Staying ahead of emerging research and trends in nutrition and health science, strengthening Arla UK s connection to Nutrition & Health and R&D. Representing Arla as a trusted spokesperson in media and with key marketing contacts, such as social media influencers, on topics related to nutrition and health, and representing Arla UK on key regulatory topics affecting health and nutrition in the UK. What will make you successful To succeed in this role, you will hold a BSc (or equivalent) in Nutrition or a related scientific discipline, together with a MSc in Nutrition Science. You will bring at least three year s research experience in this field. Experience working in or with the FMCG/food industry is key, as is experience applying nutrition science in a commercial context. You ll be comfortable working alongside commercial colleagues and able to translate complex science into business opportunities. Strong project leadership, stakeholder engagement, communication, and analytical skills are critical for success in this role. Your goal is to enable the UK organization to deliver key milestones, projects, and KPIs that support our local Health Position, while translating Arla s global health strategy into actionable initiatives for the UK market. To achieve this, you will understand business, customer, and consumer needs, inspiring and informing stakeholders about nutritional opportunities and challenges to shape an even healthier product portfolio. You will integrate nutrition and health science knowledge into business decisions and communication strategies, while building strong relationships with local stakeholders to drive collaboration and impact. Success in this role requires being an innovative, results-oriented team player with a strong business mindset. What do we offer? We re committed to supporting your growth and development, offering internal and external training opportunities. You ll enjoy a competitive salary, 26 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays, matched pension contributions up to 6%, life assurance, BUPA healthcare, bonus scheme, and flexible benefits. Would you like to join us? If you want to drive innovation and help shape the industry, then seize this exciting opportunity. The closing date for this position is the 15th April 2026. For additional information, please contact Olivia Pine, Talent Acquisition Partner, or Head of Nutrition & Health Anne Louise Mørkbak on (phone number removed).
Arla Foods Production Operative 36.6k per annum (starting salary) Arla Foods, Lockerbie Dairy About the job An excellent opportunity has arisen at our Lockerbie site for an Production Operative operator o join our Block-former department on a full time and permanent basis. With significant investment taking place at our Lockerbie, this is perfect time to join an expanding team allowing you opportunity to progress your career within the dairy industry. We offer a competitive salary (starting from 36.6k pa) benefits package including pension and the opportunity to work with a market leading company that encourages internal promotion Reporting into the Shift Team Leader, candidates for the above position will be required to work a rotating shift pattern that will include both day and night shifts where they will play an integral part in the distribution of our fantastic dairy products. The successful candidate will be responsible for: As a Production Operative you will effectively run Production and Packing lines by using production IT systems. You will be sampling and testing finished product and use these results to optimise process. The success candidate will monitor equipment performance and correct / raise issues before they become problems. They will also ensure that a high standard on Quality and Health and Safety is maintained including compliance with Arla and customer procedures. You will perform quality checks on our finished product whilst also dealing with paperwork and maintaining production reporting systems Who are you? The ideal candidate will have some experience of process control systems, have a mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills, would be an advantage A motivated team player, who can work on their own initiative under pressure Good knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene would be preferable, although the appropriate training will be provided. Have a very flexible attitude to hours of work which include weekend, shift working on a rota basis and holiday cover Benefits Competitive salary with annual pay review Employer pension matched up to 6% Discounted on-site staff shop with a wide range of Arla products including Lurpak, Cravendale & our Arla Protein range Free on-site parking On-site canteen If this role sounds of interest then please apply using the link or reach out to Tony Clapham, Talent Partner, at Arla Foods Please note 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. Please apply using the link or reach out to Tony Clapham, Talent Partner, at Arla Foods
May 18, 2026
Full time
Arla Foods Production Operative 36.6k per annum (starting salary) Arla Foods, Lockerbie Dairy About the job An excellent opportunity has arisen at our Lockerbie site for an Production Operative operator o join our Block-former department on a full time and permanent basis. With significant investment taking place at our Lockerbie, this is perfect time to join an expanding team allowing you opportunity to progress your career within the dairy industry. We offer a competitive salary (starting from 36.6k pa) benefits package including pension and the opportunity to work with a market leading company that encourages internal promotion Reporting into the Shift Team Leader, candidates for the above position will be required to work a rotating shift pattern that will include both day and night shifts where they will play an integral part in the distribution of our fantastic dairy products. The successful candidate will be responsible for: As a Production Operative you will effectively run Production and Packing lines by using production IT systems. You will be sampling and testing finished product and use these results to optimise process. The success candidate will monitor equipment performance and correct / raise issues before they become problems. They will also ensure that a high standard on Quality and Health and Safety is maintained including compliance with Arla and customer procedures. You will perform quality checks on our finished product whilst also dealing with paperwork and maintaining production reporting systems Who are you? The ideal candidate will have some experience of process control systems, have a mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills, would be an advantage A motivated team player, who can work on their own initiative under pressure Good knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene would be preferable, although the appropriate training will be provided. Have a very flexible attitude to hours of work which include weekend, shift working on a rota basis and holiday cover Benefits Competitive salary with annual pay review Employer pension matched up to 6% Discounted on-site staff shop with a wide range of Arla products including Lurpak, Cravendale & our Arla Protein range Free on-site parking On-site canteen If this role sounds of interest then please apply using the link or reach out to Tony Clapham, Talent Partner, at Arla Foods Please note 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. Please apply using the link or reach out to Tony Clapham, Talent Partner, at Arla Foods
Senior Nutrition Specialist- Arla Foods UK- Leeds Head Office Are you ready to translate your expertise in dairy health and nutrition into real business impact? As a Senior Nutrition Specialist at Arla Foods, you ll apply your deep knowledge of dairy and health science to shape strategic priorities, drive new product development, represent the UK business on health & nutrition regulatory matters, and champion Arla s health agenda in the UK market. You will join our global nutrition team that consists of 10 academics who are passionate about nutrition and health, while working in the UK market alongside our UK commercial and marketing team. As a team within Product & Innovation, we get to leave our mark on the products we send out into the world, making sure they re healthy and that we are transparent in the way we communicate about health to the consumers, explains Anne Louise Mørkbak, Head of Nutrition & Health. How you will make an impact As Nutrition Specialist, you ll play a pivotal role in advancing Arla s UK health strategy and reinforcing our position within the UK food industry and society. Your expertise will help shape sustainable diets and strengthen Arla s scientific foundation in nutrition and health. Key responsibilities include; Engaging and educating colleagues on nutrition, health, and the role of dairy in sustainable diets. Providing expert guidance on nutrition and health to key teams such as communications, innovation, sales, customer service, and the UK leadership team to support the business agenda. Acting as a strategic partner for Arla s UK Health Strategy and representing the health agenda internally. Advising and inspiring UK innovation projects within the field of nutrition, ensuring strategic alignment. Staying ahead of emerging research and trends in nutrition and health science, strengthening Arla UK s connection to Nutrition & Health and R&D. Representing Arla as a trusted spokesperson in media and with key marketing contacts, such as social media influencers, on topics related to nutrition and health, and representing Arla UK on key regulatory topics affecting health and nutrition in the UK. What will make you successful To succeed in this role, you will hold a BSc (or equivalent) in Nutrition or a related scientific discipline, together with a MSc in Nutrition Science. You will bring at least three year s research experience in this field. Experience working in or with the FMCG/food industry is key, as is experience applying nutrition science in a commercial context. You ll be comfortable working alongside commercial colleagues and able to translate complex science into business opportunities. Strong project leadership, stakeholder engagement, communication, and analytical skills are critical for success in this role. Your goal is to enable the UK organization to deliver key milestones, projects, and KPIs that support our local Health Position, while translating Arla s global health strategy into actionable initiatives for the UK market. To achieve this, you will understand business, customer, and consumer needs, inspiring and informing stakeholders about nutritional opportunities and challenges to shape an even healthier product portfolio. You will integrate nutrition and health science knowledge into business decisions and communication strategies, while building strong relationships with local stakeholders to drive collaboration and impact. Success in this role requires being an innovative, results-oriented team player with a strong business mindset. What do we offer? We re committed to supporting your growth and development, offering internal and external training opportunities. You ll enjoy a competitive salary, 26 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays, matched pension contributions up to 6%, life assurance, BUPA healthcare, bonus scheme, and flexible benefits. Would you like to join us? If you want to drive innovation and help shape the industry, then seize this exciting opportunity. The closing date for this position is the 15th April 2026. For additional information, please contact Olivia Pine, Talent Acquisition Partner, or Head of Nutrition & Health Anne Louise Mørkbak on (phone number removed).
May 01, 2026
Full time
Senior Nutrition Specialist- Arla Foods UK- Leeds Head Office Are you ready to translate your expertise in dairy health and nutrition into real business impact? As a Senior Nutrition Specialist at Arla Foods, you ll apply your deep knowledge of dairy and health science to shape strategic priorities, drive new product development, represent the UK business on health & nutrition regulatory matters, and champion Arla s health agenda in the UK market. You will join our global nutrition team that consists of 10 academics who are passionate about nutrition and health, while working in the UK market alongside our UK commercial and marketing team. As a team within Product & Innovation, we get to leave our mark on the products we send out into the world, making sure they re healthy and that we are transparent in the way we communicate about health to the consumers, explains Anne Louise Mørkbak, Head of Nutrition & Health. How you will make an impact As Nutrition Specialist, you ll play a pivotal role in advancing Arla s UK health strategy and reinforcing our position within the UK food industry and society. Your expertise will help shape sustainable diets and strengthen Arla s scientific foundation in nutrition and health. Key responsibilities include; Engaging and educating colleagues on nutrition, health, and the role of dairy in sustainable diets. Providing expert guidance on nutrition and health to key teams such as communications, innovation, sales, customer service, and the UK leadership team to support the business agenda. Acting as a strategic partner for Arla s UK Health Strategy and representing the health agenda internally. Advising and inspiring UK innovation projects within the field of nutrition, ensuring strategic alignment. Staying ahead of emerging research and trends in nutrition and health science, strengthening Arla UK s connection to Nutrition & Health and R&D. Representing Arla as a trusted spokesperson in media and with key marketing contacts, such as social media influencers, on topics related to nutrition and health, and representing Arla UK on key regulatory topics affecting health and nutrition in the UK. What will make you successful To succeed in this role, you will hold a BSc (or equivalent) in Nutrition or a related scientific discipline, together with a MSc in Nutrition Science. You will bring at least three year s research experience in this field. Experience working in or with the FMCG/food industry is key, as is experience applying nutrition science in a commercial context. You ll be comfortable working alongside commercial colleagues and able to translate complex science into business opportunities. Strong project leadership, stakeholder engagement, communication, and analytical skills are critical for success in this role. Your goal is to enable the UK organization to deliver key milestones, projects, and KPIs that support our local Health Position, while translating Arla s global health strategy into actionable initiatives for the UK market. To achieve this, you will understand business, customer, and consumer needs, inspiring and informing stakeholders about nutritional opportunities and challenges to shape an even healthier product portfolio. You will integrate nutrition and health science knowledge into business decisions and communication strategies, while building strong relationships with local stakeholders to drive collaboration and impact. Success in this role requires being an innovative, results-oriented team player with a strong business mindset. What do we offer? We re committed to supporting your growth and development, offering internal and external training opportunities. You ll enjoy a competitive salary, 26 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays, matched pension contributions up to 6%, life assurance, BUPA healthcare, bonus scheme, and flexible benefits. Would you like to join us? If you want to drive innovation and help shape the industry, then seize this exciting opportunity. The closing date for this position is the 15th April 2026. For additional information, please contact Olivia Pine, Talent Acquisition Partner, or Head of Nutrition & Health Anne Louise Mørkbak on (phone number removed).
