Senior Engineering & Projects Manager

• 10 years manager experience in a similar role in the Fats and Oils Industry and/or Food Industry production and be aware of the engineering standards required for this type of operation.
• Certified project management professional with 6 years’ experience in project planning, implementation and execution.
• Degree or higher qualification in Chemistry or Food Engineering and PMI, IPMA, or other recognized project management certification and knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Project.
• Ability to manage/work in multi-disciplinary teams to ensure projects are effectively and technically delivered to meet timeline and budget, excellent English language skills are required.
• Willingness to travel internationally, 30-40% of the time.
• A key part of the role will be the development and continuous improvement of project based on good engineering practice which meet the Business needs.
• Act as a mentor to other engineers to assist with their daily activities within the project.
• Experience in managing large projects and greenfield sites is desirable.
• Proven ability to support multiple projects/tasks with medium to high complexity with a consistent track record of on-time, on-safety and on-quality delivery.
• Identifies trends and key factors in complex problems, relating external events to organizational impact.
  Follows up on incomplete information, reconciles inconsistencies, and ensures data accuracy.
• Carefully checks details for key tasks, tracks multiple priorities, and avoids overlooking important elements.
• Sets and enforces high standards, taking corrective actions for subpar performance and defining clear expectations.

Demonstrates independence by questioning opinions, systems, or norms, and taking a stand on critical issues.

In return AAK offers

• 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.
  

Contact and information

For further information about the position, please contact the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Conor Kelly by email to; conor.kelly@aak.com

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 deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate and 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 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 based on 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 employment and application for employment.

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