AAK

3rd Shift Production Supervisor

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 Louisville

Louisville, KY

About the role

The K2 Process Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating daily operations across multiple production areas, including the refinery, bleaching, hydro, FOL, and L1 units.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Oversight: Supervising employees and teams to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to company standards.

• Training & Development: Conducting onboarding and ongoing training for new and existing team members.
• Operational Management: Monitoring production schedules, tracking product flow, and ensuring production targets and quality standards are met.
• Safety & Compliance: Performing regular safety checks, enforcing company policies, and promoting a safe working environment.
• Communication & Collaboration: Serving as a key liaison between teams and management, attending meetings, and actively engaging in problem-solving to maintain smooth operations.
• Workplace Organization: Maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
• And other duties as assigned.

This role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and a proactive approach to problem solving to ensure consistent, high-quality production.

About you

Bachelor’s degree in a manufacturing-related field such as Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology and Management, or Manufacturing Engineering Technology.

• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, scheduling tools, and internal software systems.
• Familiarity with industry practices such as Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), 5S methodology, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and lead by example.
• Experience in employee training, performance management, and disciplinary processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving abilities.
• Solid mathematical and analytical skills, including the ability to perform standard calculations and variance analysis.

In return AAK offer

• Career paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offering potential for you to progress your future career
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire
• Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500
• 401(k) Plan with 100% match
• Free Life and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans
• Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more
• Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities
• Amazon AwardCo recognition incentives for service and peer to peer recognition

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.

AAK prohibits discrimination on the basis of 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 in employment and application for employment.