Food Safety & Quality Product Design Kinder Account - Maternity Leave Substitution

Ferrero; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food company in Alba, Scotland, is looking for a Food Safety & Quality Specialist. The role involves supporting product innovation in the Kinder category, ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a scientific field and a strong interest in food safety. Fluency in English is required, and Italian is preferred. Join this exciting opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in Food Safety and Quality topics.
• Fluent English, Italian preferred, additional languages a plus.
• Comfortable engaging with multiple teams to gather information.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of Food Safety and Quality requirements.
• Define Product Quality Specifications for the Kinder category.
• Prepare materials for governance meetings and monitor KPIs.
• Manage non-conformities and issues during development.
• Observe and contribute to innovation across functions.

Skills

Curiosity

Analytical approach

Collaboration

Flexibility

Proactive mindset

Education

Master’s degree in Food Science, Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or a related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

PowerBI

SAP

Job description

Job Location: Alba

About Ferrero

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 more than 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? 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

You will join the Group Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) Product Design team at Ferrero to support the Kinder category, contributing to product innovation and renovation projects by ensuring Food Safety and Quality standards are considered from the very beginning. In this role, you will collaborate with teams across R&D, Marketing, Packaging Development Units, and Engineering to help make sure that new products meet regulatory requirements and Ferrero’s internal standards. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced and international environment, where you can grow your skills and develop a strong foundation in Food Safety and Quality.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of Food Safety and Quality requirements throughout the product innovation process, working closely with other FSQ functions when needed.
• Help define Product Quality Specifications for the Kinder category, contributing to the design of quality systems that ensure all standards are respected.
• Contribute to preparing materials and data for governance meetings and support the monitoring and communication of key KPIs through the Product FSQ Innovation Dashboard.
• Support the management of non-conformities, incidents, or exceptions during project development.
• Observe how innovation comes to life across functions and contribute to preventing and addressing issues related to ingredients, allergens, microbiological risks, and technical or technological challenges.
• Some international travel may be required.

Who we are looking for

• Curiosity, energy, and a willingness to learn.
• Master’s degree in Food Science, Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or another scientific field.
• Strong interest in Food Safety and Quality topics; analytical approach to support product innovation.
• Ability to listen actively, collect information from different teams, and work collaboratively.
• Comfort using Excel and PowerPoint; openness to developing skills in PowerBI or SAP.
• Fluent English is a must; Italian is strongly preferred. Additional languages are a plus.
• Flexibility, proactive mindset, and passion for quality.

Would you like to start your journey in Food Safety & Quality at Ferrero?

Apply now and take your first step into a global company where your contribution can help create products loved by millions.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. 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.