Senior Operations Manager - Falkenberg

Do you want to combine leadership, people development and operational excellence? At Arla, we are looking for an experienced leader to shape the future of Falkenberg Operations, with a focus on safety, wellbeing, sustainability and performance.

At Falkenberg Dairy we produce cottage cheese and deliver to consumers all over Europe.

How you will make an impact

As Senior Operations Manager, Falkenberg Dairy, you will play a key role in creating a safe, engaged and high-performing organization. You will lead a team of eight direct reports and have overall responsibility for an organization of approximately 120 employees. You will work closely with the local leadership team and colleagues across the organization to drive performance, develop people and continuously improve the operation. You will be a visible and approachable leader, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment where different ideas and perspectives matter. Lead by example, inspiring teams to continuously raise the bar and deliver through a strong Arla mindset

We believe in the power of diversity and collaboration and offer a workplace where you can grow both as a leader and as an individual. Together, we work to develop both our operations and ourselves, and you will have the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable society by ensuring our products are of the highest quality.

More specifically, you

• Lead and develop leaders and specialists, building a highly engaged, high-performing culture where people, safety and results go hand in hand.
• Drive operational excellence across safety, quality, service, productivity and cost through clear priorities, accountability and execution.
• Shape the future of the Falkenberg site as a key member of the Site Leadership Team, driving strategy, capability and organizational development.
• Build trusted partnerships with employees, unions and stakeholders to foster collaboration, engagement and sustainable results.
• Lead transformation and continuous improvement, leveraging Lean, digitalization and data-driven decision-making to strengthen performance.

What will make you successful

You hold a university degree in Engineering, Food Science, Operations Management, or a related field, and bring significant leadership experience from manufacturing, supply chain, or other operational environments.

You have a proven ability to lead change, drive operational excellence, and deliver sustainable improvements in performance, quality, safety, and people engagement. You thrive in complex organizations and have experience leading optimization, transformation, or continuous improvement initiatives. With a strong business mindset, you balance operational delivery with long-term capability building and know how to translate strategy into action.

You communicate confidently in Swedish and English and inspire others through clear direction, collaboration, and accountability.

As a leader, you lead by example, are visible, authentic, and decisive. You build high-performing teams, create strong engagement, and foster a culture where people want to take ownership, grow, and continuously raise the bar.

You are motivated by shaping the future of the organization and delivering results through your people.

What We Offer

We're committed to professional development and promoting from within. Our positive and collaborative culture will bring out the best in you. And you'll join a market leader who produces nutritious household-favorite brands in a way that make things better for our customers, the farmers who own us, and the whole world.

Arla Foods has collective agreements, and we always ensure to offer good and competitive working conditions. In addition to that, safety and working environment are our top priorities, which is why we, among other things, conduct random drug and alcohol tests.

Interested in Joining Us?

If you want to drive change and contribute to sustainable results and impact, then seize this exciting opportunity. Please apply as soon as possible as we will process applications on a continuous basis and close the recruitment once the right candidate is found.

For questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Louise Albrecht, Talent Acquisition consultant on lagel@arlafoods.com

Please be aware that any applications or CVs coming through email or direct messages will not be accepted or considered.

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 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.

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