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Site Manager - Hexham (NSW, Australia) in Botany, Australia

Arla Foods

Botany, Australia

Arla Foods is seeking an experienced and inspiring leader to take on the role of Site Manager for our Hexham manufacturing site in Newcastle, Australia.

This is a unique opportunity to lead Arla's newest manufacturing operation and play a key role in shaping the future of our Australian business. The successful candidate will lead the site through ongoing integration and growth while embedding Arla's values, leadership principles and operational excellence standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all site operations including production, quality, maintenance and administration.

Drive safety, food safety and regulatory compliance.

Deliver operational performance across productivity, quality, cost and service.

Build a strong, engaged and high-performing leadership team.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence activities.

Partner with local and international stakeholders to support business growth and integration efforts.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Significant leadership experience within food manufacturing, dairy or FMCG operations.
  • Proven track record of leading a manufacturing site or large production operation.
  • Strong people leadership and change management capability.
  • Experience driving operational performance, continuous improvement and compliance.
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic international environment.

Why Apply?

This role offers a rare opportunity to shape a newly acquired manufacturing site, build organisational capability, and contribute directly to Arla's growth ambitions in Australia.

Application

Please apply through our website under reference of your salary expectations and your earliest availability.

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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