Sustainability Lead - Arla Foods, Stourton Dairy, Leeds

Sustainability Lead - Arla Foods, Stourton Dairy, Leeds

Location: Leeds, GB

Working pattern: Monday – Friday

• Annual Pay review
• Employer pension matched up to 6%.
• X4 annual salary life assurance cover
• Flexible Benefits - buy additional days annual leave, reward gateway scheme - discounts with various retailers via my benefit platform.
• Strong career development & training (internal and external training)

Role Overview:

As the Sustainability Lead, you will be responsible for developing, leading, and implementing the site's 5-year sustainability roadmap. This will include cultural & educational initiatives, process optimization, and technical projects aligned with Arla’s company sustainability goals and strategic milestones.

How would you impact?

• Lead and create a culture of stewardship and responsibility across our site and supply chain, including waste, electrical power, gas, water, and effluent.
• Manage senior stakeholders, operations leaders, senior leadership, central engineering CAPEX, and sustainability functions.
• Conduct weekly and monthly reviews with internal and external stakeholders on waste, energy, site consumption, and project updates.
• Own and analyze sustainability and consumption data; conduct feasibility studies and calculations to ensure development and approval of project capital and non-capital.
• Create a digital twin of site metering for water, gas, steam, and electrical power; implement necessary infrastructure - Power BI, PI vision, Seeq.
• Find, develop, and implement engineering improvement projects and experiments across our supply chain and operations to reduce or optimize energy consumption and carbon footprint. Engage with industry leaders, community, and other sites to bring new knowledge, innovation, technology, renewable sources, and market our brand.

Grow with Arla

• Proven results developing, leading, and implementing sustainability and energy initiatives on-site within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, sustainability standards, and best practices.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and deliver on multiple sustainability projects.
• Experience implementing technologies and practices that reduce energy and utility consumption, such as renewable energy, CHP, steam, effluent, boilers, water treatment, cooling towers, motors and VFD, air compressors, HVAC, refrigeration, electrical distribution, and their optimization.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and inspire others towards sustainable practices.
• Excellent digital skills, including Microsoft 365, Excel, data analysis, and Power BI.
• Previous experience in a similar role or as a utility leader within a heavy energy-intensive manufacturing environment.

Please apply using the link or reach out to Alex Tyrrell, Senior Talent Partner, at Alety@arlafoods.com.

Shape the Future of Dairy

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.

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.