Hazelnut Company Chile - PMO & Performance Manager

Ferrero International S.A.; Chile; On-site; CLP 82,192,000 - 127,854,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrero International S.A. seeks a Plant Performance & Projects Lead for Ferrero Hazelnut Chile to drive plant performance by leading the Operational Excellence program and Smart Factory initiatives.

You will collaborate with Plant Managers to oversee cross-functional projects, support budget planning, and promote collaboration across departments to ensure effective execution of priorities. You will hold an Engineering degree with proven experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing,

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing and project management in industrial environments.
• Fluency in both Spanish and English; strong communication across functions.

Responsibilities

• Act as a change agent to drive rollout of Operational Excellence and Lean culture.
• Define and execute Operational Excellence initiatives and training plans with plant stakeholders.
• Coach teams on methodologies through train-the-trainer approach to build capability.
• Monitor, consolidate, and report progress on Operational Excellence initiatives.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Job description

Hazelnut Company Chile - PMO & Performance Manager

Company description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? Nearly 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

About the Role:

We are currently seeking a Plant Performance & Projects Lead to join our Hazelnut Company Chile team. In this role, you will drive plant performance improvement by leading the implementation and promotion of the Ferrero Operational Excellence Program and Smart Factory initiatives. Working closely with Plant Managers, you will also oversee cross-functional projects, support budget planning and tracking, and foster collaboration across departments to ensure the effective execution of operational priorities.

Main Responsibilities:

• Act as a key change agent to drive the rollout of Ferrero Operational Excellence, fostering a continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing culture
• Define and execute Operational Excellence initiatives and training plans in collaboration with plant stakeholders
• Coach and empower teams on methodologies through a train-the-trainer approach, ensuring ownership and capability building
• Monitor, consolidate, and report progress on Operational Excellence initiatives
• Lead the deployment of Smart Factory initiatives, ensuring effective local execution
• Track performance and progress, ensuring alignment with strategic and operational objectives
• Support the development of the Plant Master Plan by consolidating inputs from all departments
• Monitor execution of Master Plan initiatives and report progress to plant leadership
• Lead the plant budget planning process and coordinate monthly financial closure and follow-up

About You:

You hold a Degree in Engineering or a related field, along with solid, proven experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and project management within industrial environments.

You are a strong communicator, and fluency in both Spanish and English is essential to effectively collaborate across functions and drive initiatives. Your profile is complemented by excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to influence and guide diverse teams, and a results-oriented, proactive mindset.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you'll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.