Viby J
At Arla, we are dedicated to achieving world-class standards in operational excellence anchored and accelerated by digital transformation, and we are now seeking a Senior Smart Factory Manager to join our central operational excellence and digital transformation team.
As the Senior Smart Factory Manager, you will lead the development and implementation of the Smart Factory programme, collaborating with Operational Excellence Teams, IT, Central Engineering, Factory Automation Colleagues, and lighthouse sites. This role will lead and drive the Smart Factory Programme defining the strategy, standards, and roadmap to enable a successful digital transformation programme for our Arla Production Sites and will play a key role in moving our production capabilities towards our vision of ZERO losses, ONE team and 100% engagement.
Your focus will be on developing a connected and efficient factory environment that empowers data-driven decision-making. You will lead a dedicated Digitalisation development Team and directly manage relationships with external service providers to support this development and achieve the organisations strategic goals.
The role will initially focus on 5 key lighthouse factories to unlock focussed business value and Return on Investment (ROI) to enable future fast global scaling across many sites enabled by the right site IT architecture and infrastructure pre-requisite programmes.
To excel in this role, you should possess a degree in engineering, dairy science, economics, or supply chain management, along with 7-10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, leadership, and operational excellence.
You have a robust understanding of digital transformation within manufacturing settings, particularly in the food and beverage industry, and are well-versed in automation, robotics, and emerging technologies.
Your expertise includes:
Fluency in English is required, and you should be able to work from Viby J, Denmark, with an expectation of up to 25% travel.
At Arla, you will be part of a forward-thinking organization that is committed to pushing the boundaries of operational excellence. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by leading critical improvement initiatives across multiple sites and shaping our long-term operational strategy.
We’re committed to professional development and have a positive and collaborative culture.
You will work alongside passionate and skilled colleagues who are dedicated to delivering high-quality products and driving continuous improvement across all aspects of our operations.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and drive operational excellence at Arla, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your application, including your CV and cover letter as soon as possible as we evaluate applications on an ongoing basis.
Ansættelsestype: Permanent
Hjemmearbejde: Not offered
Ugentlig arbejdstid: Full-time
Arla is committed to creating products that delight customers and contribute to healthier, more balanced lifestyles. We also want to develop new products that cater to local tastes and preferences, respond to emerging trends and opportunities. Which is why we have a dedicated team of colleagues – and a purpose designed building – to focus on research, technology and innovation.
Here, we push the boundaries of science and technology to create an exciting future for both dairy and food in general. Part of creating the future of dairy is imagining what could happen next.
Arla is committed to creating products that delight customers and contribute to healthier, more balanced lifestyles. We also want to develop new products that cater to local tastes and preferences, respond to emerging trends and opportunities. Which is why we have a dedicated team of colleagues – and a purpose designed building – to focus on research, technology and innovation.
Here, we push the boundaries of science and technology to create an exciting future for both dairy and food in general. Part of creating the future of dairy is imagining what could happen next.
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