The Area Technician will be responsible for delivering operational standards in their area, responsible for reduction of unplanned downtime and increased line efficiency through systematic CI work. The Area Technician will also enable and coach Operators on technical standards. The candidate will have knowledge of process control systems and have a strong understanding of milk processing, packing and its related processes and technology.,

Ensures that their department complies with Arla's standards in terms of Food Safety, H&S, Environment and carry's out internal process confirmation to ensure compliance.

Leads weekly CI meeting related to unplanned stops and top losses applying structured LEAN problem solving tools and PDCA.

Actively work with the teams on CI improvement activities. Ensures improvement activities are quantified and reflected in improvement benefits trackers.

Owns and tracks data for their area and actioning deviations including preventative maintenance.

Owns Operator Asset Care standards and competence development for teams.

Defines, process confirms and improves operational standards within area.

Trains and coaches line teams to ensure performance according to operational standards.

Ensures a cost efficient and stable production process with emphasis on SIC and KPIs.

Participate in Daily Direction Setting meeting in order to drive performance.

Support project implementation, technology and process upgrades.

Build a good working relationship with multiple internal and external functions

Previous experience within a manufacturing environment

Knowledge of TPM, reliability & process improvement processes

Experience in Lean/Six Sigma/KAIZEN

Excellent communication and people skills

High levels of enthusiasm and a positive attitude to change & problem solving

Arla Lockerbie has received c.£73.8 million investment since 2005

60% of our colleagues at Lockerbie have over 10 years' service

75,000 cows depend on our Lockerbie site to process their milk daily

If you piled the blocks of cheese we make at Lockerbie in a year end to end, the height would be equivalent to 2,428 Eiffel Towers

The amount of whey concentrate site produces each year would fill 4 Olympic size (50 meter) swimming pools

Our Arla Lockerbie site was open by HRH Queen Elizabeth in 1975

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., 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 organisation 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?

Competitive salary (salary discussed at application)

Annual Pay review

Employer pension matched up to 6% (12% total contributory)

4 x annual life salary assurance

Flexible Benefits- reward gateway scheme- discounts with various retailers via my benefit platform.

People agenda commitment to training and development

Access to discounted Arla products

Most importantly- a cheese hamper at Christmas!