Be part of a growing team as part of the exciting £179m expansion going on at our Taw Valley site in Devon. This role will focus on milk and whey processing while also identifying risks within processes, equipment and propose mitigation. The Area Specialist will report to the Area Lead – Liquid Process and work closely with the projects integration team for the new Mozzarella plant. This role is pivotal in overseeing all process areas from milk intake through to cheese milk out and whey processing, collaborating with CAPEX, NPD, and Production teams to commission new equipment, and ensuring processes and technologies are implemented to the highest standards.
How you will make an impact
The Area Specialist will provide technical expertise, support productivity improvements, and troubleshoot technical issues, while also maintaining operational standards and driving continuous improvement. Additionally, this role involves coaching team members, promoting a safe and inclusive workplace, and ensuring compliance with quality and food safety requirements.
What will make you successful
To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have at least five years of relevant experience, particularly in designing and scoping full manufacturing lines and systems. A strong background in machine safety requirements, including safety circuit design and classification, as well as expertise in good manufacturing practices and hygienic equipment design, is essential. Applied knowledge of equipment PC&IS/control systems, along with hands-on experience working with production and cross-functional teams, will be highly valued. The candidate should also demonstrate cost consciousness, excellent communication skills, and the ability to foster positive relationships across management and technical disciplines to effectively deliver projects on demanding schedules. Experience with SCADA/PLC systems, familiarity with LEAN principles and data management, and knowledge of milk and whey processing will be considered advantageous.
What do we offer?
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 organization 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?
Why join us?
At Arla, we do so much more than make some of the world’s favorite dairy products. We make healthy taste delicious, mornings worth getting up for and family dinners unforgettable. Arla®, Castello® and Lurpak® – brands like these make us a vital, natural part of modern life in over 100 countries around the world.
For more information please contact James Westwood, Recruitment & HR Coordinator at Arla Foods.
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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We are more than 23,000 colleagues across 39 countries and 7,624 dairy farmer-owners in Denmark, Sweden, United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. We aim to create the future of dairy, to bring healthy and sustainable dairy products to people across the world, and to lead the transition towards sustainable dairy farming and production.
We work continuously on the farms, at the dairies, and in our administration to reduce our carbon footprint and environmental impact. We are committed to champion good food habits and inspire a healthy life. We collaborate with NGOs and public stakeholders to develop viable dairy sectors in our emerging markets and to ensure access to affordable dairy nutrients. And we take our responsibility, our relationships, and our role in society seriously. Through these actions, we support a stronger planet and enable stronger people. We work together with our customers, scientists, suppliers, NGO’s, and other stakeholders who help us develop our business. Our consumers will benefit from our innovative approach and quality focus through our well-known brands Arla®, Lurpak®, Castello®, and Puck®, which are sold in more than 120 countries.
• Revenue 2024: 13.8 billion EUR
• Cooperative farmer owners 2024: 7,624
• Milk volume 2024: 13.7bn kilogram
