Production Performance Analyst- Industrial Graduate Program (IGP)

Ferrero; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrero in Florence, KY is launching an Industrial Graduate Program – Production Performance Analyst. This 4-year program starts with two years in Florence and includes rotations to Ferrero North America to broaden manufacturing experience.

As a Production Performance Analyst, you will provide data and reporting to manage production, monitor KPIs, and support continuous improvement efforts across safety, quality, cost, delivery, and environmental pillars.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate (Bachelor’s or Master’s) within last 12 months.
• Strong data-analysis mindset and ability to learn quickly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Performance Analyst to understand Production Performance Gap Analysis.
• Monitor production line performance and support Operations Manager objectives.
• Lead improvement projects across SQCDME pillars.
• Participate in FOX workshops to become a Lean Tools facilitator.
• Support data collection for management reviews and reporting.
• Assist in budgeting for production for the fiscal year.
• Develop production analytics to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

About the Role:

We have a current opening for the Industrial Graduate Program (IGP)- Production Performance Analyst and are actively reviewing applications. The Industrial Graduate Program (IGP) offers a comprehensive 4-year journey, which will prepare you for a career with Ferrero through mentorship, technical on-the-job training, as well as a supplementary training curriculum to support your development. This program embodies the Learning by Doing spirit of Ferrero, and will introduce you to the industrial setting, learning the “Ferrero Way” and exploring industrial career path opportunities. This 4-year program will include the first 2 years in the home location (Florence, KY) and the last 2 years on a rotation to a different plant with Ferrero North America to expand your breadth of experience with the company and in Manufacturing. Ferrero’s Florence, KY bakery, home to iconic brands like Keebler® Famous Amos®, and Mother’s® is looking for a Production Performance Analyst to join our team! As a Production Performance Analyst, you will work closely with the Industrial team, providing necessary data and information needed to correctly manage production. This is achieved by monitoring and analyzing various data and preparing reports for the production team.

Main Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Performance Analyst to understand the Production Performance Gap Analysis
• Support the Operations Manager results by monitoring the performance objectives of production lines
• Lead improvement projects related to Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Motivation and Environmental (SQCDME) pillars
• Participate on FOX (Ferrero Operational Excellence) workshops to become a FOX facilitator on Lean Tools
• Support the Performance Analyst in preparing and supplying information for management review
• Develop performance analysis to assist the Operations Manager in creating the budget for production for the fiscal year
• Deep understanding of Data Analytics in relation to production metrics (KPI's), with a Continuous Improvement mindset

About You:

• Recent graduate (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in the last 12 months
• Capable of collaborating in a team setting and efficiently managing workload priorities
• Curious and proactive, ready to ask questions, reach out for assistance, and locating the necessary information or solutions
• Advanced level of knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in SAP system preferred
• Prior exposure or experience in a manufacturing environment will be considered an asset

What We Offer:

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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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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.