Senior Operations Excellence Lead

1 month ago


Esbjerg, Esbjerg Kommune, Denmark Arla Foods Deutschland GmbH Full time
About Arla Foods Deutschland GmbH

Arla Foods Deutschland GmbH is a leading dairy company that strives to maintain a high level of operational excellence. We are seeking an experienced Senior Operations Excellence Lead to drive our operational excellence journey and lead critical improvement initiatives in a collaborative environment.

Job Overview

The Senior Operations Excellence Lead will play a key role in shaping the future of our site's operations, working alongside passionate colleagues who are committed to delivering excellence. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of driving operational excellence initiatives and experience in leading operational front-line leaders in a mature manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operational Excellence Journey: Own, plan, and execute the site's Operational Excellence journey, including the strategic alignment and implementation of APS standards and ways of working, to drive continuous improvements.
  • Project Management: Oversee all site Operational Excellence projects, from planning and coordination to follow-up, ensuring they align with business goals and performance metrics.
  • Community of Practice: Establish, develop, and foster a market Community of Practice (CoP) together with Senior OpEx Managers and participate in centrally led global pilots.
  • Digitalization: Identify opportunities for automation and digitalization at the site and execute implementation of relevant digital tools.
  • Culture Development: Facilitate workshops, conduct training, and provide coaching to site teams and leaders on OpEx tools and methodologies, empowering them to drive performance improvement and sustain results.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Experience: 8+ years of experience in engineering, dairy production, or supply chain management.
  • Leadership: Solid experience as an operational front-line leader in a mature manufacturing environment.
  • Educational Background: Formal qualification/education in production, supply chain, or a related field is beneficial.
  • Communication and Project Management: Strong communication, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of €85,000 - €110,000 per year, depending on experience, a benefits package, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our goal is to create a sustainable future of dairy and we need people with a sustainable mindset.

About Us

Arla Foods Deutschland GmbH has a purpose for Good: Stronger People, Stronger Planet. We strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and drive operational excellence, please submit your application, including your CV and cover letter.



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