Global QEHS Whey Business Partner, Quality - Aarhus

Location

Viby J, DK

Are you passionate about driving quality excellence in the food industry? Do you thrive in a global environment, collaborating across borders to ensure world-class standards? Then join Arla Foods ingredients (AFI), a global leader in whey ingredients, where ambition meets opportunity and collaboration thrives in the pulse of this growing industry.

How You Will Make An Impact

Whey is AFI’s main raw material and at the core of our business, therefor whey quality impact the whole value chain. AFI is growing and we need an additional global quality colleague. As our Global QEHS Whey Business Partner, you will be a vital member of the global whey quality team, acting as the essential link between our global and local whey teams in the UK and Argentina. Your mission is to foster the quality mindset, and drive strategic improvements. Your key responsibilities will include

• Establishing and ensuring the implementation of robust quality standards related to whey.
• Developing and maintaining detailed specifications for whey.
• Supporting and collaborating with production sites in the UK and Argentina to address whey quality challenges and opportunities.
• Ensuring effective escalation and management of incidents and changes affecting whey quality.
• Promoting and championing a strong whey quality culture at our sites in the UK and Argentina.
• Conducting and supporting audit activities of new and existing whey suppliers and strategically aligning them with AFI’s objectives.
• Defining and driving the whey quality strategy for AFI.
  
  

As a trusted whey business partner, you will influence quality improvement initiatives, support key projects, and play a critical role in AFI’s commitment to outstanding product quality.

The position is based in our global HQ in Aarhus, Denmark, and you can expect approximately 40 travel days per year, primarily between the UK and Denmark (6-8 trips/year) and occasional visits to Argentina (1-2 trips/year).

What Will Make You Successful

We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in quality management within the food industry, ideally with experience in dairy and whey production. To thrive in this role, you should bring

• A minimum of five years’ experience in the food industry, preferably within dairy production.
• Solid understanding of production processes and quality assurance.
• Experience in quality audits, with the ability to assess and improve supplier performance.
• Project management skills, with a proven track record of driving progress and delivering results.
• Knowledge of microbiology and its application in food safety and quality.
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English, enabling you to build relationships across cultures and functions.
• Preferably communication skills in Spanish.
  
  

Personal competencies that will set you apart

• A proactive and independent approach, with the ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively.
• Strong team orientation, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Willingness and curiosity to learn and adapt in a dynamic, international environment.
• Fluency in English is required; Spanish language skills are a plus.
  
  

If you are ready to make a tangible impact on whey quality at AFI and collaborate with talented colleagues worldwide, we would love to hear from you!

Curious to join us?

We invite you to apply as soon as possible and no later than 10th August. We will review applications and invite for interviews in August. For further information, please contact Global Senior Quality Assurance Manager, Maria Mosbech Weber, on email [email protected].

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.

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Description

Job ID

41001230

Job Title

Specialist - Global QEHS

Job Function

QEHS

Job Family

Global QEHS

Job Level

7

Career Stream

Individual Contributor

Position examples

• Global QEHS Specialist
  
  

Level definition

• Responsible for achievement of operational targets or delivery of service standards within their own job area or function.
• Identify and solve difficult and sometimes complex issues/problems without precedent and modify, enhance and/or adapt established processes and work methods.
• Working with limited supervision, interacting with stakeholders and act as important interface with other areas within the function or unit.
• May play an active role in mentoring less experienced colleagues.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Contributes to a healthy, inclusive and safe working environment.
• Contributes to quality/food safety in own area of responsibility, and quality/food safety mindset.
• Contributes to that the department complies with Arla standards, policies as well as applicable law and Health, Safety & Food safety procedures and mindset.
• Delivers on operational targets within own area of expertise supporting the business to deliver Arla Foods QEHS strategies, standards, policies, processes and customer requirements.
• Communicates clearly with relevant stakeholders.
• Advanced financial understanding and work within the framework set by corporate finance.
• Participates and contributes where required on key projects and initiatives within E&T.
• Acts on changes in appropriate legislation, customer requirements and industry standards, in order to support developing and continuously improving the QEHS management system.
• Suggests solutions for improvement and optimal use of resources, time and capabilities.
• Supports senior QEHS colleagues on delivery and execution of QEHS-related improvement projects and/or business plan activities.
• Takes up a contributing role in internal and external audits.
• Participates in projects, courses and other development activities.
• Acts as mentor to newly graduated QEHS colleagues.
• Collaborates across functional areas and markets to drive continuous improvement.
  
  

Educational background

• University degree in topic relevant to position
• 5+ years of relevant experience
  
  

Competencies

• SENSE
• CREATE
• LEAD