Shift Operative Leader - Parental Leave Substitution

Ferrero International S.A.

Pozzuolo Martesana

On-site

EUR 33,000 - 41,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Ferrero International S.A. invites applications for a Shift Operative Leader - Parental Leave Substitution at the Pozzuolo Martesana plant (MI), Italy.

You will lead production activities, coordinate the line team, and ensure safe, efficient line operation while collaborating with Maintenance on line start-ups and breakdowns. The role requires a Master’s in Engineering, strong production process knowledge, and willingness to relocate internationally within the scope of assignments.

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Engineering is required.
  • Strong understanding of production processes is essential.
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Willingness to participate in international mobility.

Responsibilities

  • Manage activities within the Production area under the Production Unit Manager.
  • Support the execution of production activities and line team coordination.
  • Ensure availability and optimization of production factors (materials, methods, labour, machinery).
  • Assist in start-up, interruption, slowdown or breakdown of lines with Maintenance; allocate resources across lines.

Skills

Leadership
Production processes
Fluent Italian/English
International mobility

Education

Master's Degree in Engineering

Job description

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Shift Operative Leader - Parental Leave Substitution
About the Role:

We are currently looking for a passionateEngineering Graduatewho want to join us as Shift Operative Leader at our plant in Pozzuolo Martesana (MI), for a parental leave substitution.

This is a unique opportunity to kick-start your career in Operations, where you will develop strong technical and leadership capabilities while contributing to the performance of one of our production plants.

Main Responsibilities:

As a Shift Operative Leader, reporting to the Production Unit Manager, you will manage various activities within the Production area.

In particular, you will support the execution of production activities, supporting the coordination of theline team in operational activitiesand ensuring the availability and the optimization of production factors on the shift (materials, methods, labour and machinery).

In this role, you will contribute to the preparation and start-up of the lines in your area, as well as their interruption, slowdown or breakdown in cooperation with the Maintenance team. You will manage the application of the criteria defined for allocating resources across production lines and the operational teams.

Ensuring that safety standards (both food/hygiene and workplace safety) are maintained on the lines will be one of your key activities, and you will also be responsible for supporting and developing the Continuous Improvement initiatives.

About You:

You will bring your Master's Degree in Engineering, combined with curiosity and a strong willingness to learn about the manufacturing industry.

You will contribute to the team's success through your understanding of production processes, as well as your interpersonal and leadership skills.

Your willingness to embrace international mobility will be a valuable asset, together with your genuine passion and curiosity for the food industry.

As an effective communicator, your fluency in both Italian and English will be essential to thrive in our international environment.

Throughout this fix term assignment, you will work on acentral day schedule, gaining hands-on experience and a solid understanding of our manufacturing environment.

Any potential future opportunities within Operations may involve shift-based responsibilities, reflecting the nature of frontline leadership roles in Production.

If this role sounds appealing to you, do not hesitate to submit your application!

What We Offer:

The role is classified at Level 2° 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 €36.910.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.
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