Food Safety & Quality Product Specialist

Ferrero International S.A.; Franklin Park (IL); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 73.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Ferrero International S.A. in Franklin Park, IL is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Specialist to ensure the integrity and highest level of food safety and quality for Ferrero products produced at the plant.

You will inspect finished products and in-process work, ensure GMPs/HACCP compliance, and monitor SAP-QM data, risk assessments, and CAPA while training production staff on quality checks and maintaining traceability and program standards.

Formación

• Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Biotechnology, or Food Chemistry; Bachelor’s Degree highly preferred.
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to perform in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in SAP systems preferred.
• Knowledge of GMPs and HACCP, PCQI strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of GFSI standards.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure the finished product output is inspected and meets quality specifications established by the Quality Department.
• Examine quality reports prepared by production personnel; enter data into SAP-QM; review monthly reports and verify adjustments.
• Support factory food allergen management program and product traceability.
• Conduct risk assessments from materials, events, or the environment to identify non-conformities and CAPA.
• Train production employees regarding quality checks (self-control).
• Record goods movements in SAP (stock for quality controls / blocked stock).
• Ensure all program requirements regarding quality and food safety are implemented, practiced, and maintained.
• Internal auditing, recording statistical data and analyzing production data to verify compliance or deviations.
• Execute daily review of HACCP documentation.
• Enforce and promote all company guidelines, GMPs.
• Manage assigned food safety and quality projects.

Conocimientos

Food safety

Quality control

GMP

HACCP

PCQI

SAP

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology/Science/Biotechnology/Chemistry

Herramientas

SAP QM

Descripción del empleo

About the Role:

We have a current opening for aFSQ UGP Specialist and are actively reviewing applications.As the Food Safety & Quality Specialist, you will ensure the integrity and highest level of food safety and quality for all Ferrero products produced in the Franklin Park, IL plant. Food Safety & Quality Specialist will be responsible for the inspection of work in process and finished products. As the Food Safety & Quality Specialist, you will ensure compliance of quality standards for all products, GMPs and Food Safety.Flexibility on shift schedule.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure the inspection of the finished product output; guarantee finished products meet quality specifications established by the Quality Department.
• Ensure the examination of the quality reports from the day prepared by production personnel (entry of data into system such as SAP-QM); ensure the examination of monthly reports; request and verify adjustment as required
• Support factory food allergen management program and product traceability.
• Conduct risk assessments from materials, events, or the environment to identify non-conformities/deviations and CAPA.
• Train production employees personnel regarding quality check of the product (self-control)
• Record goods movements in SAP (e.g. stock for quality controls / blocked stock, etc.)
• Ensure all program requirements/standards regarding quality and food safety are implemented, practiced, and maintained
• Internal auditing, recording statistical data and analyzing production data to verify compliance or determine deviation from existing standards
• Execute daily review of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) documentation
• Enforce and promote all company guidelines, policies, and good manufacturing practices
• Manage assigned food safety and quality projects as needed

About You:

• Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Biotechnology, or Food Chemistry; Bachelor’s Degree highly preferred
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to perform in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in SAP systems preferred
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP, PCQI strongly preferred
• Knowledge of GFSI standards

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.

What We Offer:

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The base compensation range for this position is $54,908.00 - $73,211.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

• In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

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.

Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.