Operations Team Leader
Posted on Jun 10, 2026 by CV-Library
Leeds ICD, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Shift Based Role - 4 on 4 off
Arla Foods Stourton have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Team Leader. 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?
* Responsible for delivering operational plans and setting day-to-day team objectives or acts independently to deliver the business policies and programmes in the Creamery production department.
* Ensures a healthy, inclusive and safe working environment, and safety mindset.
* Ensure quality and food safety within in own area of responsibility, and quality and food safety mindset
* Leads and manages the Production teams with an LCO mindset to jointly improve performance (using LEAN tools, APS, SPC, OEE), and is accountable for Continuous Improvements within the department.
* Responsible for KPI development including safety, quality, delivery, productivity & sustainability
What do you need?
* Experienced Team Leader within a food manufacturing environment
* Lean tools and techniques
* Problem solving
* Effective communication skills
* Planning & Organising of workloads
* Cost awareness / performance requirements
If you have any questions please reach out to Talent Partner Jessica Thwaite
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
Arla Foods Stourton have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Team Leader. 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?
* Responsible for delivering operational plans and setting day-to-day team objectives or acts independently to deliver the business policies and programmes in the Creamery production department.
* Ensures a healthy, inclusive and safe working environment, and safety mindset.
* Ensure quality and food safety within in own area of responsibility, and quality and food safety mindset
* Leads and manages the Production teams with an LCO mindset to jointly improve performance (using LEAN tools, APS, SPC, OEE), and is accountable for Continuous Improvements within the department.
* Responsible for KPI development including safety, quality, delivery, productivity & sustainability
What do you need?
* Experienced Team Leader within a food manufacturing environment
* Lean tools and techniques
* Problem solving
* Effective communication skills
* Planning & Organising of workloads
* Cost awareness / performance requirements
If you have any questions please reach out to Talent Partner Jessica Thwaite
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
Reference: 225233315
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Operations Team Leader
Posted on Jun 10, 2026 by CV-Library
Leeds ICD, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Shift Based Role - 4 on 4 off
Arla Foods Stourton have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Team Leader. 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?
* Responsible for delivering operational plans and setting day-to-day team objectives or acts independently to deliver the business policies and programmes in the Creamery production department.
* Ensures a healthy, inclusive and safe working environment, and safety mindset.
* Ensure quality and food safety within in own area of responsibility, and quality and food safety mindset
* Leads and manages the Production teams with an LCO mindset to jointly improve performance (using LEAN tools, APS, SPC, OEE), and is accountable for Continuous Improvements within the department.
* Responsible for KPI development including safety, quality, delivery, productivity & sustainability
What do you need?
* Experienced Team Leader within a food manufacturing environment
* Lean tools and techniques
* Problem solving
* Effective communication skills
* Planning & Organising of workloads
* Cost awareness / performance requirements
If you have any questions please reach out to Talent Partner Jessica Thwaite
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
Arla Foods Stourton have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Team Leader. 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?
* Responsible for delivering operational plans and setting day-to-day team objectives or acts independently to deliver the business policies and programmes in the Creamery production department.
* Ensures a healthy, inclusive and safe working environment, and safety mindset.
* Ensure quality and food safety within in own area of responsibility, and quality and food safety mindset
* Leads and manages the Production teams with an LCO mindset to jointly improve performance (using LEAN tools, APS, SPC, OEE), and is accountable for Continuous Improvements within the department.
* Responsible for KPI development including safety, quality, delivery, productivity & sustainability
What do you need?
* Experienced Team Leader within a food manufacturing environment
* Lean tools and techniques
* Problem solving
* Effective communication skills
* Planning & Organising of workloads
* Cost awareness / performance requirements
If you have any questions please reach out to Talent Partner Jessica Thwaite
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
Reference: 225233315
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