ptd manager ( dairy technologist

Arla Foods amba

$75K — $95K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Dairy Science or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in cheese production or dairy processing
  • Strong understanding of quality control and process technology
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Act as primary liaison between Arla Canada and ADL for operational activities
  • Maintain and develop business relationships, while identifying new opportunities
  • Oversee production compliance with the Production Agreement
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives in cheese production processes
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to drive business objectives
  • Build strong relationships with on-site teams to foster trust
  • Contribute to planning and execution of capital projects

Benefits

  • Join a global leader in the dairy industry
  • Be part of a mission-driven company focused on sustainability
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Collaborative culture emphasizing teamwork and values
  • Travel opportunities to various locations including corporate headquarters
Full Job Description
Do you have a passion for dairy production, quality, and continuous improvement?

This is your chance! Join Arla Canada as our PTD Manager and play a key role in strengthening our long-standing partnership with Amalgamated Dairies Limited (ADL) in Prince Edward Island.

As our PTD Manager, you will be stationed full-time at our third-party production partner, Amalgamated Dairies Limited (ADL) in Prince Edward Island. In this role, you will act as the key operational link between Arla Canada and ADL, ensuring production excellence, strong collaboration, and continuous improvement across the value chain.

About the role

Reporting to the Site Director, you will
  • Act as the primary liaison between Arla Canada and ADL, ensuring strong communication and alignment on all operational activities
  • Maintain and develop the existing business relationship while identifying new opportunities and addressing industry challenges
  • Oversee Arla products produced at ADL, ensuring compliance with the Production Agreement and driving continuous improvement initiatives
  • Provide leadership and technical expertise across the full cheese production process-from milk intake to final packaging
  • Support and lead improvements in quality control, process technology, and overall production efficiency
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to drive business objectives and support Arla Canada's growth strategy
  • Build strong relationships on-site by integrating into daily operations and fostering trust with stakeholders
  • Contribute to capital project planning and execution
  • Travel as required to Toronto headquarters, the United States, and global headquarters in Denmark


Who are you?

You are a skilled Dairy Technologist with a strong foundation in cheese production and a passion for operational excellence. You bring a high level of integrity, business acumen, and leadership, along with the ability to influence and collaborate across organizations.

You thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy working independently, and are persistent in driving initiatives forward to achieve results. With strong communication and interpersonal skills, you can effectively navigate complex stakeholder relationships and act as a trusted partner.

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