Senior Operations Manager, Butter & Warehouse Dairies

Overview

Arla Westbury, BA13 4WD

Mon
- Fri Days 37.5 hours per week

Benefits

• Competitive package
• Annual Pay review
• 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.
• Subsidized staff canteen
• Access to discounted Arla products

• Reporting into the Site Director, you will be a key member of the Site Leadership Team responsible for leading the Butter Operations and Site Warehouse teams. You’ll be responsible for developing and implementing ambitious operational business plans whilst heavily contributing to the wider site business goals.
• Arla is a global business and this is a great opportunity to work closely with peers across the UK and global network to maximise operational performance and share best practice.
• Oversee the butter production department and site warehouse operations including liaison with our external warehouse with approximately 120 direct and indirect reports, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
• Champion a transformation in safety and quality standards, while actively contributing to broader site culture initiatives.
• Guarantee all departmental activities meet company, customer, and legal requirements.
• Act as a role model by implementing CI tools and best practices, fostering a zero-loss mindset across the team.
• Develop and execute a 5-year operations strategy, support budget planning, and lead CAPEX proposals with clear ROI analysis.

In order to succeed in this role you will need to be an ambitious, strategic and strong leader who has worked within a fast paced manufacturing company at senior management level. You will be able to demonstrate a wealth of experience in strong operational leadership with a deep understanding of continuous improvement, lean manufacturing principles, culture change and stakeholder engagement.

You will also need;

• Degree qualified or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Experience of leading either (Total Performance Management), IL6S (Integrated Lean Six Sigma), IWS (Integrate Works Systems) or similar
• Previous experience of implementing digital tools would be preferred but not essential

Please apply using the link or reach out to Jessica Thwaite, Talent Partner at Arla Foods

The Final date to receive applications is 8th December 2025.

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.