We are hiring an experienced Shift Team Leader to lead the green shift within butter operations at Westbury Dairy, home of Anchor Butter.
About Arla Foods
- UK’s largest dairy company
- One of the largest dairy businesses globally
- Farmer owned cooperative
- Brands include Anchor, Lurpak, Cravendale, Castello
Your role
You lead a production shift within butter operations.
You own performance, safety, quality, and cost control.
You turn site plans into daily action.
You solve problems fast and keep standards high.
You lead a team of around 15 people.
Operatives, technicians, and a Deputy Team Leader report to you.
Key responsibilities
- Create a safe, clean, inclusive working environment
- Own food safety and product quality on shift
- Drive continuous improvement across operations
- Set and deliver KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, sustainability
- Execute the local business plan within your area
- Ensure compliance with Arla standards and policies
- Work closely with engineering and maintenance to optimise performance
- Manage shift costs within agreed financial targets
- Lead recruitment, shift planning, and absence cover
- Deliver health and safety talks and rehab processes
What you bring
- Strong people management experience
- Background in food manufacturing or FMCG
- Working knowledge of Lean principles
- Confident decision making on shift
- Positive approach to change and problem solving
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work a 12 hour shift pattern. Days and nights
What you get
- Competitive salary
- Annual pay review
- Pension matched up to 6 percent
- Life assurance at four times salary
- Flexible benefits platform
- Option to buy up to five extra days annual leave
- Retail discounts through reward gateway
- Career development with a global market leader
Purpose and values
Arla is built on Stronger People Stronger Planet.
You work with others to build a sustainable future of dairy.
You respect people, protect food quality, and reduce environmental impact.
Apply now
Be part of a business owned by farmers and driven by purpose.
Lead the shift behind one of the UK’s best known butter brands.
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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Shift Team Leader - Green Shift Butter Westbury Dairy employer: ARLA
Arla is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at its state-of-the-art Aylesbury Dairy, one of Europe's largest dairies. With a strong commitment to employee growth through extensive training opportunities and a culture that values collaboration and innovation, Arla fosters a high-performance engineering team dedicated to maintenance excellence. Enjoy competitive benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, health cover, and a supportive atmosphere that prioritises job satisfaction and career development.
