AAK

PROJECT 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 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 Locations

This position is based in Bastogne. #LI-Onsite

About the role

As an Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all phases of engineering projects from initiation through completion - ensuring timely delivery within budget and in accordance with organizational standards. This role requires a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including compliance with internal procedures and policies. You will leverage your knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and logistics equipment to guide teams, monitor progress, and ensure operational efficiency. Your expertise will be crucial in planning, coordinating, and executing projects that support our manufacturing objectives and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

As Project Manager your main tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Design, communicate, and implement an operational plan for completing the project; monitor progress and performance against the project plan; take action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays. Identify, develop, and gather the resources necessary to complete the project.
• This may include preparing engineering standards, designs and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.
• Estimate the costs, resources, and time required to complete an engineering project and monitor activities, allocate resources, and assign tasks to ensure these targets are met.
• Liaise with other operational areas in the organisation to secure specialised resources and contributions for the project.
• Select, and manage the activities of, outside contractors to ensure they are integrated into the project and that the organisation receives satisfactory standards of service.
• Conduct project meetings and prepare regular reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team
• Set priorities, allocate tasks, and coordinate project staff to meet project targets and milestones.

About you

To be successful in the role you need:

• Education: Master in Engineering discipline
• 2+ years of experience in the similar roles
• Knowledge of organisational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities and ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.
• Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing; ability to safely operate, maintain, update and store them.
• You are Improvement-focused with a strong emphasis on innovation and collaborative mindset.
• Fluent French and English speaker.

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

Please apply through our career portal. For further information about the position, please contact the Sr 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.

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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