Production Placement Year - Leeds

Are you looking for an Industrial Placement year to gain experience within the FMCG industry?  

We are currently looking to recruit a Production Development Placement student for on a 12.5 Month Fixed Term contract. In this role you will support the UK Production Leadership team to coordinate various projects relating to the UK Production Business Plan as we drive Arla’s Future 26 Strategy, as well as supporting the UK sites on various Operational Ways of Working . In this role you will be based from our head office in Leeds but will have a chance to visit the nine manufacturing sites we have in the UK. In this role you will report to the Senior Production Development Manager for the UK. This role will provide a unique insight into End to End Supply Chain operations with focus on both head office and site operations. 

What will the role look like?  

Some of your key responsibilities as Production Development Placement will include: 

• Supporting the VP, Senior Production Development Manager & Site Directors in delivering various Business Plan projects which could include: 

• Energy and Waste reduction activities 

• Digital Transformation activities 

• Supporting the Senior Manager Production Development & Senior Finance Business Partner in Capital Investment co-ordination across nine sites, both in terms of operational & strategic spend 

• Ensuring projects are fully documented, to an agreed format/template 

• Gathering information cross-functionally, often to tight deadlines 

• Working in collaboration with a range of cross functional stakeholders & site representatives 

What do you need to succeed? 

The successful candidate will be in the in the process of completing an degree with an option to take an Industrial Placement year before finalising their studies. 

You will have good communication skills at all levels and will be confident working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and working with senior stakeholders. With strong Excel and Powerpoint skills you will be able to produce detailed reports and effective presentations. Self-motivated, determined and creative you will push to overcome obstacles and deliver results ensuring that all deadlines are met. This placement opportunity will provide excellent development opportunities for students in a range of academic disciplines from STEM to Business.  

What do we offer? 

• 26 days holiday & Bank Holidays 

• Hybrid & Flexible working 

• Pension contribution matched up to 6% 

• 4 x annual salary life assurance 

• Free to use onsite Gym 

• Access to discounted products in our Staff Shop 

• People agenda commitment to training and development (internal & external) 

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

• Most importantly - Cheese hamper at Christmas 

At Arla Foods, our "Lead, Sense, Create" values thrive on diversity and inclusion. We are a famer owned co-operative and are all about being open minded, curious and learning from each other. We know that diverse perspectives fuel innovation, which is why we actively seek individuals from all backgrounds to join our team to help us lead the dairy industry into a more inclusive and sustainable future. 

We're committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified candidates, irrespective of unique characteristics. Our ambition is to create a working environment where everyone is valued and feel that they belong.  Join us at Arla Foods, where your diverse perspectives will be valued and can make a meaningful impact. 

Would you like to apply?    

The closing date for applications is the 16th of March 2025 and we are holding the final interviews early April please ensure you are available if successful.  (Interviews will be over MS Teams)

The role will be starting on the 1st July 2025 

For more information please reach out to olibu@arlafoods.com 

Please note we are not partnered with any recruitment agencies for this role. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs on behalf of candidates for this role, as these CVs will not be considered under the agency ownership and if Arla does progress with any such candidate, this will not amount to acceptance of the agency's terms. We encourage interested individuals to apply directly through our official channels. 

We have a purpose for Good

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?

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