Does Arla Foods pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Arla Foods employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Arla Foods. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Arla Foods?

84% of Arla Foods employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Arla Foods 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Arla Foods?

Student Assistant (23) , Manager (10) , Intern (9) , Internship (9) , Category Manager (8) , Machine Operator (8) , Senior Manager (8) , Warehouse Worker (8) , Process Operator (7) , Project Manager (7) , Warehouse Operative (7) , Dispatch Operative (6) , Engineer (6) , Accountant (5) , Brand Manager (5)

What are the pros of working at Arla Foods according to real employee reviews?

"great work/life balance" ((in 31 reviews)); "My colleagues were great and friendly." ((in 26 reviews)); "Pay was good and very good organised people" ((in 25 reviews)); "good salary and a few bonus" ((in 18 reviews)); "Good benefits, pension and flexibility" ((in 18 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Arla Foods according to real employee reviews?

"stupid shifts and bad management" ((in 16 reviews)); "No bonuses and the coffee could be better" ((in 11 reviews)); "Managers do not always walk the talk" ((in 9 reviews)); "Self education mostly , with just a few provided trainings for some of the people in the team ." ((in 5 reviews)); "long hours, a lot rersponsibility" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Arla Foods layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Arla Foods layoffs and their outlook for job security at Arla Foods in 2026.

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4.1

84% would recommend to a friend

(555 total reviews)

Peder Tuborgh

89% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Culture & values

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

Arla Foods has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 555 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Arla Foods employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufactura industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

555 reviews

5.0

Apr 9, 2026

Amazing company with endless opportunities

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supporting you in next steps within Arla.

Cons

Sometime competing agendas with other departments

4.0

Mar 29, 2026

Good work-life balance, but bureaucratic processes hinder agility

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work-life balance and stick to 37 hours

Cons

It can be very bureaucratic

5.0

Mar 26, 2026

Healthy Company

Finance & accounting

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Good benefit package (especially base salary) 2. Work life balance 3. Flexible working arrangement (3D WFO 2D WFH) 4. Open communication, equal treatment, respecting each other

Cons

1. SOP not yet implemented 2. one person can handle several field due to lean organization

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Jobs at Arla Foods

Maintenance-Industrial Technician 2nd Shift

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