Looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced manufacturing company? Due to an internal secondment we are currently seeking an experienced and talented individual to join our Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety (QEHS) team as a key member. As a QEHS Specialist, you will report directly to the Senior QEHS Manager and play a vital role in driving the site's quality agenda, implementing new processes, and influencing positive change. Our Lockerbie site is currently undergoing a £90m Center for Excellence UHT investment project so there has never been a better time to join the team! How will you make an impact?
* Lead site and UK business initiatives to drive organizational success.
* Identify improvement opportunities through GAP analyses and implement strategic solutions.
* Ensure compliance with Arla Foods' Food Safety, Quality, and QEHS systems, including audits and certifications.
* Champion continuous improvement projects using Lean methodologies.
* Promote a strong quality culture, ensuring alignment with standards, policies, and customer expectations.
* Own compliance for all Customer Codes of Practices. Facilitate and Lead on Audits, driving our food safety culture at site.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical specialist or manager role within the FMCG industry.
* Excellent relationship-building skills, capable of establishing genuine and productive connections.
* Lead Auditor training would be preferred
* HACCP level 3 as a minimum is essential, but HACCP Level 4 would be preferred
* Ideally, a degree or equivalent qualification within a food-related discipline.
* Demonstrated professional integrity and a passion for excellence.
* Proficiency in IT skills.
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.
In return you can expect a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to work with a market leading company. You will work on site at Lockerbie as part of a close knit and technically specialised team