Business Development Manager, Operations

Do you thrive in a versatile role with both operational and strategic responsibility? As a Business Development Manager at Falkenberg Dairy, you will drive the strategic agenda for the site in collaboration with the management team. This includes performance management, continuous improvements, our project portfolio, and leading the rollout of the Arla Performance System. In this role, you will be based in Falkenberg and report to the Site Director.

How you will make an impact?

The Business Development Manager role for Operations consists of three parts:

• Plan and support the rollout of Arla's Performance System (Lean) in production by planning trainings, identifying and initiating improvement workshops, and following up on progress and results
• Administer the process around CAPEX investments, prepare documentation, business cases, and follow up on execution
• Facilitate the work of developing the long-term strategic plan for the dairy, including everything from sustainability, digitalization, training needs to investments and products

The position involves extensive local contact at the site, as well as with colleagues at other dairies and Arla Foods' global Center of Excellence. We therefore believe that you can communicate well in Swedish, as well as English, which is our corporate language. You will in this role be part of the management team in Falkenberg and help set the strategic agenda for Europe's largest cottage cheese dairy.

What will make you successful?

To thrive in the role as Business Development Manager, we believe you are development-oriented and goal-driven, a clear leader passionate about tactical and strategic improvement work, and you have a strong commitment to production and our products. You have the ability to see the big picture and recognize strategic connections and opportunities. As a person, you are curious and have a structured and methodical approach. You have good communication and collaboration skills and can lead the organization through change.

You likely have a degree as a civil or technical/food/dairy engineer, or have many years of experience from a similar position, and you have competence in project management, with experience leading complex projects. If you also have leadership experience and competence in LEAN, it is a merit. Finally, you have strong analytical skills with experience and competence in MS Office, especially in Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerBI.

What do we offer?

At Falkenberg Dairy, you'll join a forward-thinking team where your safety, well-being, and professional growth are prioritized. We foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging everyone to contribute ideas and drive positive change. As part of Arla Foods, you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects at Europe's largest cottage cheese dairy. Be part of a company that values excellence, sustainability, and your personal development.

Arla Foods has collective agreements, and we always ensure to offer good and competitive working conditions. In addition, safety and work environment are top priorities for us, which is why we, among other things, conduct random drug and alcohol tests.

Falkenberg Dairy is currently Europe's largest cottage cheese dairy. Here, 60 varieties are produced – for all of the Nordics, and a large part is also exported to the rest of Europe. All milk at the dairies comes from farms in Halland.

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Would you like to join us?

Apply now We will process applications continuously, and the position may be filled before the final application date. You are welcome to contact Site Director, Christian Svensson at  for more information about the position.

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 natural, sustainable 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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