QEHS Professional, Spec and Artwork - Leeds

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QEHS Professional, Spec and Artwork - Leeds

Location:

Leeds, GB

QEHS Professional

Permanent, days-based role (Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week)

We are currently looking for a Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety (QEHS) Professional to join our UK QEHS function at Arla Foods.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary (salary discussed at application stage)
• 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
• Flexible Benefits- buy up to 5 days additional annual leave, reward gateway scheme- discounts with various retailers via my benefit platform.
• Most importantly - Cheese hamper at Christmas!

How will you make an impact?

Reporting to the Head of UK Customer QEHS, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the business to deliver Arla Foods' QEHS strategies, standards, policies, processes, and customer requirements, while monitoring compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Review and approval of specifications and artwork for own brand and private label.
• Follow changes and interpret appropriate legislation, customer requirements, and industry standards to support the development and continuous improvement of the QEHS Management system.
• Contribute to the business with specialist knowledge within the designated area of QEHS expertise.
• Participate in QEHS-related projects.
• Develop and implement systems of work necessary within the designated area of expertise to meet relevant QEHS requirements.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on QEHS information and data as required.
• Develop plans to continuously improve QEHS performance across the business and support in problem-solving.
• Provide relevant expert guidance to innovation/NPD and infrastructure projects across the whole supply chain to minimize QEHS risk to Arla.
• Carry out internal and external audits (following relevant training).
• Train colleagues across the business within the designated area of QEHS expertise.
• Facilitate and develop organizational knowledge sharing and foster a shared culture of QEHS continuous improvement.
• Collaborate well with customers and other external stakeholders regarding QEHS requirements, including incident management, complaint handling queries, audits, and improvements.

What will make you successful?

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in food science, technology, environment/sustainability, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in QEHS within a food manufacturing environment or food chain operation (production, distribution, sales).

Would you like to join us?

If you are enthusiastic about joining our team and meet the qualifications listed above, we would love to hear from you.

For more information please contact Olivia Pine, Talent Acquisition Partner at Arla Foods. The closing date for this position is the 27th March 2025 and only CVs sent directly via the link will be considered.

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.