AAK • Full time • Karlshamn
Manager Contaminants
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 Location
For this position we prefer a candidate based near one of our Oils & Fats plants in Europe. Ideal locations include Aarhus (Denmark), Karlshamn (Sweden), Zaandijk or Rotterdam (Netherlands), or Hull (UK).
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About the role
“Are you passionate about making a real impact in the food industry through data analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring compliance with rigorous standards?” We are looking for a Contaminants Manager to play a key role in ensuring AAK Europe’s adherence to contaminant legislation and customer specifications. In this impactful position, you’ll be responsible for managing the process of modeling expected results, guiding oils, components, and products to their optimal locations, and addressing both immediate and long-term contaminant-related challenges.
As the Contaminants Manager, you will:
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a collaborative mindset. You will be instrumental in advancing our mission to provide safe, high-quality products to our customers while driving sustainability and operational excellence across the business.
Responsibilities
As Manager Contaminants, you will play a pivotal role in AAK Europe's contaminant management efforts, ensuring compliance, optimizing operations, and driving innovation across the supply chain. Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:
About you
We are seeking a driven, results-oriented professional with a solid foundation in food safety, contaminant management, and cross-functional collaboration. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise to ensure the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency across the supply chain. Your ability to manage complex projects, build predictive models, and engage stakeholders will be key to your 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.
Contact and information
Please apply through our career portal. For further information about
the position, please contact the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Valerija Usova via email 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 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.
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