Site Director

4 weeks ago


Hull, Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom AAK Full time
About the Role

As a key member of the AAK team, you will lead and develop the AAK Site Hull in accordance with AAK European and Global strategies. Your primary focus will be on ensuring the efficient, cost-effective, and safe operation of the site.

Responsibilities
  • Drive a strong health, safety, and environment agenda, ensuring compliance with legislation, local authorities, and AAK policies and practices.
  • Responsible for the P&L of Site Hull, ensuring control of operational budgets by monitoring the cost and effectiveness of operational activities to ensure optimisation of resources and achievement of volume, quality, manufacturing, and ESG standards.
  • Identify, implement, and manage cost-saving initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.
  • Develop and implement strategic site plans to optimise plant operations and achieve site targets.
  • Responsible for the site's capital expenditure projects, ensuring they are aligned with strategic goals and delivered within budget and timelines.
  • Drive innovation in manufacturing practices by championing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity, striving for a culture of World Class Manufacturing.
  • Responsible for ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality across all site operations, including compliance with food industry manufacturing practice and relevant customer standards.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of senior managers.
  • Foster a positive, inclusive, and interdependent high-performing workplace culture.
About You
  • Degree qualified in a relevant field (Chemistry, Engineering, or Food Science).
  • Previous experience in a similar 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 prioritise tasks and projects, ensuring that critical issues are addressed promptly, and resources are allocated appropriately.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions to drive operational success.
About AAK

AAK is a leading global supplier of plant-based oils and fats. Our mission is to Make Better Happen by providing high-quality ingredients that enhance the taste, texture, and nutritional value of food products. We have a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

As a member of the AAK team, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals who share a passion for making a positive impact on the food industry. We offer a competitive salary package, company car or cash allowance, 10% non-contribution pension, bonus scheme, private medical cover, UK healthcare scheme, 25 days holidays plus bank holidays, group life cover, group income protection scheme, and ride2work scheme.


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