Production Technician - Stourton Dairy

Arla Foods Stourton have an exciting opportunity for a Production Technican . The dairy, located in south Leeds, is one of the largest in the UK with the capacity to produce 750million litres of milk per year. Arla is the UK’s largest dairy, farmer owned and the creator of household favourite brands such as Cravendale, Anchor,  Lurpak & Castello plus many many more.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 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 will the role look like?

• Health, Safety & Quality - Ensures a health and safety mindset, identifies potential hazards, applies food safety procedures (HACCP), understands good hygiene practices, and ensures CIP and cleaning processes are performed to the correct standard and frequency.
• Production KPI’s - Understands departmental KPI’s and performance management tools, drives OEE, plan adherence, and cost control, minimizes and manages losses, and optimizes labor on a daily basis.
• Lean - Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement, utilizes lean manufacturing tools such as Route Cause Analysis and Leadership Standard Work, has a process confirmation mindset, and understands how the Line Centric Organisation supports shift teams.
• Workplace and Organisation - Acts as a leader and role model, engages with teams to deliver efficiently, resolves and escalates operational issues, works closely with Engineering colleagues and site departments, and deputizes for the team leader when necessary.
• General Responsibilities - Contributes to a healthy and safe work environment, ensures all daily tasks are completed to the expected standard and schedule, and resolves minor conflicts within the team.

 What do you need?

• A minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience within the FMCG sector in a management/supervisory role
• IT literacy including MS Office tools and MS Teams
• Communication Skills
• Ability to follow Health and Food safety rules

If you have any questions please reach out to Talent Partner Jessica Thwaite ([email protected])

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.

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