Site Director

1 day 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.
  • 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.
  • Responsible for ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality across all site operations.
  • 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.
  • Proven ability to effectively prioritise tasks and projects.
  • 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. We specialise in making better happen by 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.

We are committed to making better happen for our customers, employees, and the environment. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centres, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities.

AAK is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and has its headquarters in Malmö, Sweden. We have been making better happen for more than 150 years.

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