Global Lean Value Stream Expert
Job Location: Alba
Company Description
Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.
Diversity Statement
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 of 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.
About the Role:
For our new Global Centre of Expertise, based in Alba (CN), we are looking for a Global Lean Value Stream Expert, who will be responsible for the development and deployment of Ferrero Operational Excellence (FOX) methodologies related to the Lean Value Stream pillar at a Global level.
In this role, you will also coordinate and drive internal and external best practices cross-fertilization, continuous improvement, and workshops with related supply chain functions.
Main Responsibilities:
Covering this position, you will develop, improve and standardize Lean Value Stream methodologies and related procedures. Your role will involve creating and updating training materials on Lean Value Stream methodologies, in alignment with Ferrero Academies.
Moreover, you will define Lean Value Stream Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Activity Indicators (KAIs) and set related targets at Group and Area levels. Assessing and validating the maturity of Lean Value Stream methodologies adoption at the local level through audit/assessment plans will be a key part of your responsibilities.
You will consolidate and report the Group overview on the progress of local initiatives, training sessions, audit/assessment linked to Lean Value Stream, and results. Additionally, you will coach Supply Chain referents on Lean Value Stream methodologies, leveraging on the "train-the-trainer" and coaching concepts.
Who are we looking for:
You will bring your master’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, engineering, operations or a related field.
You have a deep understanding of Supply Chain E2E (End to End) and Lean Value Stream methodologies in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) / Six Sigma context with a solid experience (10 + years) of proven track record of implementation of process improvements and results delivering.
Thanks to your effective communication skills and strong leadership, you will be able to influence, coach and train different levels of the organization, to land the program at global scale. You speak fluent English, any other language will be a plus for us.
Your ability to coordinate professional teams will foster a collaborative environment, driving innovation and excellence.
Your proactive approach and commitment to continuous improvement will be instrumental in our success, together with your strong analytical, problem-solving skills and flexibility (business trips will be around 50% of your time).
Apply now to be part of our journey towards excellence!
How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:
Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.