Manager Contaminants

CONTAMINANTS MANAGER
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 across the globe.

We work with our customers to make nutritional products even healthier. The oils we produce go into making infant formulae and (par)enteral nutrition products and are essential in supporting early life development and advancing medical nutrition. 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 Locations 
This position is based one of the locations: Zaandijk, Rotterdam, Malmo, Karlshamn, Hull or Aarhus . #LI-Hybrid


About the role
We are looking for a Contaminants Manager to play a key role in ensuring AAK Europe’s compliance with contaminant legislation and agreed customer specifications. In this impactful role, you will be responsible for managing the modelling of expected contaminant results and guiding oils, components, and finished products to the most suitable locations for optimal usage. You will address both immediate and long-term challenges related to contaminants, while centralizing the management of relevant materials. Your work will enhance supply predictability for our customers, support the consolidation of best practices, and contribute to AAK’s ambition to be an industry leader in contaminant control.

Responsibilities
Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:
- Database Management: Collect and organize results of relevant incoming materials into a centralized database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date tracking of contaminant data.
- Legislation and Customer Commitments: Stay informed about the latest contaminant legislation by country and ensure that all customer specifications and commitments are clearly understood and integrated into our processes.
- Predictive Modelling: Lead the development and application of a predictive model that uses contaminant data and process insights to generate calculated risk assessments and outcomes for all finished products. This will be key in improving product quality and process efficiency.
- Pre-Arrival Shipment Planning: Oversee the pre-arrival adjustment of shipments, ensuring that materials are directed to the most optimal sites for processing. Your efforts will help streamline material flows and improve overall planning across the business.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the key liaison between internal teams, ensuring all parties are informed in advance of any potential issues or risks related to contaminants. Ensure prompt resolution of issues.
- Contaminant-Related Cost Management: Keep detailed records of contaminant-related costs, including downgrades, additional shipping costs, and customer fines. Your insights will drive cost[1]saving strategies and help identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Insights and Continuous Improvement: Provide actionable, data-driven insights that support AAK's leadership in contaminant control. Advise on material sourcing and compliance strategies, while driving continuous improvement initiatives and sharing best practices across teams to ensure we remain at the forefront of the industry.

About You
We’re looking for a dynamic candidate who embodies the following qualities:

- Educational Background: A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Process Technology, Food Science and Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field.
- Supply Chain & Process Knowledge: A basic understanding of the food production and supply chain processes, from sourcing raw materials to delivering finished products.
- ERP Knowledge: Familiarity with ERP system for managing supply chain and quality processes.
- Industry Experience: 2-5 years of experience in the food, beverage, or related industry, focusing on contaminant management and compliance.
- Project Management: Experience in managing projects that involve cross-functional teams to implement solutions for contaminant control.
- Modelling Skills: Expertise in constructing and applying predictive models.
- Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze complex data, identify root causes, and take proactive measures to address challenges.
- Outstanding Collaborative Capabilities: A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, bridging gaps between departments and driving alignment to achieve common objectives.

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 a 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
Please apply through our career portal. For further information about the position, please contact the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Valerija Usova: valerija.usova@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.

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