PTD Manager (Dairy Technologist) - PEI, Canada

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.

At Arla, we believe in the power of natural, healthy dairy as an important part of everyday life. With the Arla brand, we promise natural, healthy, sustainable food made with the purest milk. As a farmer-owned company, our mission is to ensure our farmers receive a fair price for their milk. Our products are enjoyed in more than 100 countries worldwide, with well-known brands such as Tre Stelle Feta Cheese and Castello Havarti®, found on breakfast, lunch, and dinner tables every day.

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.

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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