Food Safety & Quality Responsible

Ferrero; Pozzuolo Martesana; In loco; EUR 39.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Ferrero in Pozzuolo Martesana (MI) seeks a Food Safety & Quality Responsible to define and implement rules in line with FSQ guidelines. You will oversee GMP, HACCP, pest control, and traceability across the Plant, ensuring certifications and proper documentation.

You will lead internal audits, manage KPIs, and coordinate with Group Quality, Plant Team and Central Functions, while training staff and enhancing continuous improvement efforts.

Competenze

• Master's degree in Food Science/Technology, Biology, Chemistry or related field with experience in quality/food safety.
• Experience with internal audits and third-party certifications; knowledge of quality mgmt systems and manufacturing processes.
• Fluent in Italian and English; able to work cross-functionally and manage priorities.
• Willingness to travel frequently; open to international assignments.

Mansioni

• Ensure preparation and maintenance of quality certifications (Group, clients, local authorities).
• Plan and execute internal audits and follow-ups for Group Quality and Plant, including warehouses.
• Monitor process indicators and KPI data; report progress to Plant Manager and central functions.
• Prepare Management Reviews; maintain Quality Manual, plant procedures and working instructions.
• Oversee external companies impacting Plant Quality System (pest control, cleaning, calibration).
• Develop and update HACCP plans; coordinate HACCP team; train on Food Safety, GMP in production.
• Define traceability rules per guidelines; ensure traceability within the Plant and related simulations.
• Coordinate root cause analyses for non-conformities and CAPAs; manage pest control and cleaning validation.

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role: For our Plant in Pozzuolo Martesana (MI), we are currently looking for a Food Safety & Quality Responsible. In this role, you will define and implement rules and best practices for local use, in line with the guidelines provided by the Food Safety & Quality Group (FSQ) and relevant external organizations. You will oversee sanitation, GMP, HACCP and pest control activities to ensure appropriate sanitary conditions across the working environment. You will also organize and supervise internal and external monitoring activities, ensuring the correct application of related procedures and working instructions.

Main Responsibilities

• As Food Safety & Quality Responsible, you will ensure the preparation and maintenance of all quality-related certifications, including Group certifications, certifications required by clients and certifications requested by local authorities.
• You will guarantee the planning and execution of internal audits, as well as the management of follow-up activities related to both Group Quality and the Plant, including warehouses.
• You will monitor process indicators and oversee central data collection related to quality, certifications and management systems, while tracking KPIs and reporting action plan progress to the Plant Manager, the Plant Team and Central Functions.
• You will also prepare Management Reviews, create and maintain the Quality Manual, plant procedures and working instructions, and manage Plant quality documentation.
• Part of your responsibilities will be to oversee, from a quality perspective, all external companies impacting the Plant Quality System, including pest control, cleaning and calibration activities.
• You will elaborate and update HACCP plans through risk analysis methodologies, coordinate the HACCP team and take responsibility for training activities related to Food Safety, GMP in production and pre-purchase activities.
• You will define the rules required to guarantee product traceability in line with Group Food Safety and Quality guidelines and external requirements, take responsibility for traceability within the Plant and ensure the execution of related simulations.
• You will coordinate root cause analyses for non-conformities and related CAPAs to support continuous improvement, guarantee Pest Management and Control in line with Group requirements and internal specifications, and ensure Cleaning Validation activities while supporting the Plant in cleaning monitoring.

About You

• You will bring a Master's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or a related scientific discipline, together with your previous experience in the food industry, preferably in Quality, Food Safety or Food Technology roles.
• You have experience conducting internal audits and supporting third-party certification audits, combined with a strong understanding of quality management systems, food safety standards and manufacturing processes.
• You are fluent in Italian and English and have demonstrated your ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams while managing multiple priorities.
• You combine a results-oriented mindset with the ability to perform under pressure and are willing to travel frequently, with openness to geographical mobility, including international assignments, as part of future career development opportunities.
• Curiosity, learning agility and the ambition to grow within an international organization complete your profile.

Does it sound like the right opportunity for you?

What We Offer

• The role is classified at Level 1° under the National Collective Agreement for the Food Industry (CCNL Industria Alimentare). The guaranteed minimum base annual gross salary established by the CCNL for the applicable level is €43.249.
• The compensation package also includes an annual variable component with a target of up to 5% of base salary.
• The overall compensation will be determined based on the experience, skills, and qualifications of the selected candidate.

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About Ferrero

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero

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 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. Find out more here.