Senior Food Safety & Quality Engineering Manager

Ferrero; Alba; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global food company is seeking a Senior Food Safety & Quality Engineering Manager to join its Engineering Leadership Team in Alba, Italy. This role requires a Master’s Degree and over 15 years of experience in the Food Industry, focusing on enhancing Hygienic Design Culture and ensuring compliance with Food Safety & Quality standards. Candidates should possess strong technical knowledge and leadership skills.

Competenze

• 15+ years of experience in the Food Industry with knowledge of food processing technologies.
• Strong understanding of Hygienic Design and Food Safety & Quality regulations.
• Experience in global roles within large international FMCGs.

Mansioni

• Provide oversight for FSQ activities in projects.
• Ensure FSQ requirements are integrated into engineering standards.
• Support factories in resolving Hygienic Design gaps.
• Conduct training on FSQ and Hygienic Design concepts.
• Interact with external suppliers to promote Hygienic Design.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Formazione

Master’s Degree in Food Process Engineering or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Job Location: Alba, Italy. Senior Food Safety & Quality Engineering Manager will join the Industrial & Supply Chain Food Safety & Quality Department and be part of the Ferrero Engineering Leadership Team, based in Alba.

Thanks to this opportunity, you will embed into the Ferrero Engineering Leadership Team and drive impactful changes to further develop the Hygienic Design Culture within the Ferrero Group, supporting Ferrero’s strong commitment to Food Safety & Quality.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide oversight, support, and advice related to all Ferrero Engineering activities concerning Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) matters for the Ferrero Group.
• Ensure FSQ requirements are integrated into Ferrero Engineering standards and guidelines, and train and develop FSQ and Engineering teams on FSQ requirements and Hygienic Design concepts.
• Define the governance throughout the life cycle of Ferrero Engineering projects to ensure FSQ requirements are met; support project managers from design to hand-over for large projects.
• Assist project engineers in ensuring compliance of new machines with industry Hygienic Design and internal FSQ requirements; support factories in identifying Hygienic Design gaps and coaching teams to resolve them.
• Formalize FSQ requirements on Hygienic Design for equipment and buildings; update Ferrero Engineering documents to include these requirements.
• Maintain an internal database on international FSQ engineering and Hygienic Design standards; support procedures for FSQ requirements for Equipment Suppliers for FAT and SAT, and assist in these tests.
• Support risk assessments and provide final validation of machines, collaborating with Engineering and Industrial functions on mitigation activities; ensure FSQ/Hygienic Design requirements do not conflict with Health & Safety requirements.
• Raise awareness of FSQ and Hygienic Design concepts across the Ferrero Engineering department; train and coach employees and managers, participate in FSQ non-conformities investigations related to machines with hygienic design gaps.
• Interact with external equipment suppliers to promote hygienic design, develop guidance, and participate in relevant external bodies and working groups related to Hygienic Design.

Who we are looking for

• You have an educational background with a Master’s Degree in a relevant field such as Food Process Engineering, Food Safety & Quality, etc.
• You have more than 15 years of experience in the Food Industry, with strong knowledge of food processing technologies, Hygienic Design, and Food Safety & Quality, demonstrated in global roles in large international FMCG.
• You possess strong technical knowledge, leadership, and communication skills, plus experience with quality management systems, food safety regulations, and problem-solving.
• You are passionate about sharing technical knowledge and coaching cross-functional teams, promoting Hygienic Design Culture and Food Safety & Quality continuous improvement.
• Beyond being a subject matter expert, you can develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders and interact with different hierarchical levels.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero

Be consumer and product centric, with dedication to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world. Demonstrate a strong focus on quality and care in all activities.