Engineering Team Leader - Lockerbie Dairy at Arla Foods

Lockerbie, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Team Building, Upskilling, Statutory Law Requirements, Contractor Control Regulations, Facilities Management, Budget Management, T.P.M Programme, S.A.P PM Knowledge, Office 365 Skills, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Effluent Treatment Plant, Anaerobic Digestion Plant, Continuous Improvement, Lean Principles

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Lockerbie Dairy Monday – Fridays (Days) Benefits Competitive salary (Base Salary) 26 days holidays 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. Strong career development & training to upskill to multiskilled (internal and external training) The role: We are looking for an experienced Engineering Team Leader to join our Lockerbie Dairy at an exciting time of growth and investment. Joining at the very beginning of a major two-year installation and commissioning project, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our production lines. This unique opportunity will see you involved from day one – learning the process, supporting the installation, and helping to bring new technology into operation. As the project progresses, you will recruit and develop your own engineering team, before taking on responsibility for leading and managing ongoing maintenance and performance across the lines. This is a rare chance to influence, build, and lead a team through a transformational phase in our dairy operations. Providing leadership, coaching and development of a multiskilled team, ensuring continuity and improvement of operation. Above all M&E Team Leader will work to champion safe working conditions, and contribute to the work with LEAN principles, food safety and quality at the site. Plans, improves and executes maintenance of site equipment to improve reliability in line with Arla’s maintenance strategy. Drives the people agenda and focuses on talent pipeline, developing individuals to have the right competencies and behaviours within the department Manages the delivery of KPI targets to ensure the department and site achieves its goals Leads fault finding and coordinates effective resource prioritization in consultation with other functional leads Ensures a safe working environment in the department Communicates effectively to report on status of lines and equipment based on performance Lead, coach and guide to ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with company and statutory requirements Defines resources required, work planning and employee scheduling Applies Lean to continually improve operational performance to ensure the department adopts a genuine continuous improvement mindset, seeking best practice at every opportunity. What you’ll need in order to be successful in the role Ambition & drive Leadership and Motivational skills with a talent for team building and upskilling. You will fully understand all statutory law requirements, contractor control regulations and have experience with facilities and budget management. Having in depth knowledge and experience with the T.P.M programme, S.A.P PM knowledge and Office 365 skills would be highly advantageous Experience in mechanical and electrical engineering in an industrial environment, with experience working on a effluent treatment plant (ETP) or Anaerobic Digestion plant (AD) would be highly desirable. Things we’d love to tell you about our Lockerbie plant New UHT milk lines being installed A well invested, highly automated site which Is soon to receive a further c.£39 million investment to improve our facility and equipment upgrades with more planned on the horizon. Things We’d Love To Tell You About Arla We are a farmer- owned cooperative. That means we are committed to partnering with farmers so they are guaranteed a fair price for their milk. We experimented with poo powered trucks (google it- you won’t regret it), and built the world’s first ever 100% carbon neutral dairy. All as part of our ongoing commitment to combatting climate change. We are the producer of Lurpak, one of the world’s most iconic butter brands. We are a Danish business, operating across the UK, Europe, Asia, The Middle East, North America, South America and other regions across the globe. Please apply using the link or reach out to Chris Wakefield, Talent Partner, at chwak@arlfoods.com Shape the Future of Dairy Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future. We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry. #LI-CHWAKRef.: 103490

Responsibilities

The Engineering Team Leader will oversee the installation and commissioning of new production lines, recruit and develop an engineering team, and manage ongoing maintenance and performance. They will also ensure safe working conditions and drive continuous improvement initiatives.