Site Director

Site Director
Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia.
From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we've grown into the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people all across the globe.
We work with our customers to make the products you love even better.
The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant.
And it's not just food - we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.
Everything we do is about Making Better Happen.
AAK Sweden AB (Karlshamn)
Karlshamn is our largest and most complex site, founded in 1918 and is located next to the Baltic Sea, where we operate an edible oils refinery, and multi-factory manufacturing facility.
Here we use our oils and fats expertise, understanding of food applications, wide range of raw materials and broad process capacity, to deliver value-adding vegetable oil solutions to customers in many sectors.
Our colleagues work in sales, customer innovation, quality assurance and production.
We supply many industries including chocolate and confectionery, bakery, dairy, plant-based foods, personal care, animal nutrition, infant nutrition, candles, and rubber.
About the role
Lead and develop AAK Site Karlshamn in accordance with AAK European strategies and culture to ensure the efficient, cost-effective, and safe operation of the site.
Responsible for all operational aspects of the site, including Health, Safety & Environment, Production, Supply Chain, Engineering and Technical functions, as well as close collaboration with the HR (including unions), Finance and Commercial business functions.
There will also be a need to work with critical local stakeholders, including the environment agency, local city council and port authority.
Your Future Team:
The Site Management Team in Karlshamn plays an important role in driving the long-term business growth with all stakeholders both in Karlshamn but also in close collaboration with stakeholders cross-functionally in our organization locally and on a European level.
The team consists of different representatives from the site in Karlshamn with the common goal of continuing the success of the site.
To set the organization up for continued development and success is key for the Site Management Team.
The representatives in the Site Management Team exist of a diverse group of leaders with responsibility for their functions.
It's natural for you to see psychological safety and trust as key elements to continue the ride for the Site Management Team performance.
You see challenge, learnings and feedback as part of a healthy culture, and you feel confident to delegate responsibility to the responsible function or department.
Responsibilities

Lead and develop the strategic roadmap for Site Karlshamn
Lead and develop the Site Management team
Drive site performance and commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
Build the capability to proactively deal with the increased complexity in the market at both macro and micro levels
Be an ambassador for AAK and Site Karlshamn, promoting the focus on interdependency in line with the cultural journey
Complete ongoing capital projects and successfully implement ongoing and future growth-oriented investments
Lead the seamless implementation of SAP/Hana at Site level
Engagement and compliance with all relevant legal frameworks, including health and safety and environmental
Responsibility for delivery of Site P&L

About you

Degree qualified in a relevant field (preferably Chemistry, Engineering or Food Science)
Previous experience in a similar size role, with a proven track record of managing large-scale manufacturing operations.
A proven leader with experience of achieving cultural change in a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and regulatory requirements.
Previous edible oils and fats experience is not essential but would be advantageous.
Previous refinery or heavy industry experience would be advantageous.
Knowledge of food manufacturing and food safety would be advantageous.
Strong working knowledge of a P&L and how to manage costs in a manufacturing environment.
An understanding of world class manufacturing and engineering techniques.
Demonstrated ability to remain resilient in the face of complex challenges, with a proven track record of managing and overcoming them.
Proven ability to effectively prioritize tasks and projects, ensuring that critical issues are addressed promptly, and resources are allocated appropriately.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to successfully navigate in a matrix organization
Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions to drive operational success.

In return AAK offer:


Join a pioneering company in specialty oils and fats, driving innovation and sustainability.
In AAK you can work across 25+ countries, gaining international exposure and collaborating with a diverse team.
AAK invests in your development with training, mentorship, and clear career paths.
You will contribute to a greener world with AAK's sustainability-focused approach.
Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values every individual's perspective and talents.

About AAK Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen.
We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume.
We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable.
At the heart of AAK's offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care.
Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities.
Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen for more than 150 years.
AAK prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.
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