International Graduate Program - Operations Development Specialist
About the Role:
This is your chance to join us with a 3-Year Structured Graduate Program designed to develop talents across one or more European countries, for those seeking an international career in Operations.
You will find exciting Roles and Projects within our Operations organization, guided by experienced Ferrero leaders who will support your growth, combined with a transparent Career Path with defined roles and locations throughout the program, and a post-program position in your Country of Origin (subject to change due to business needs).
PROGRAM ASSIGNMENTS
As part of our Graduate Program, you will have the opportunity to gain international and cross-functional experience through two structured assignments:
- First Assignment (1 year): You will take on the role of Operations Development Specialist within the Operations Development function in Alba, Italy
- Second Assignment (2 years): You will then assume the role of Technology Specialist within the Industrial function in Alba, Italy
This program is designed to accelerate your development, broaden your expertise, and prepare you for future challenging roles within Operations.
Main Responsibilities:
1st Assignment: Operations Development Specialist
As Operations Development Specialist, you will contribute to the definition of the category’s industrial development, ensuring consistency with Portfolio guidelines, and you will help evaluate industrial development trajectories from both investment and footprint perspectives. Part of your responsibilities will be to support Program and Project Management activities tied to manufacturing process improvements from an industrial standpoint, building your technical expertise related to the assigned category. You will also support specific transversal initiatives driven by Industrial & Supply Direction, helping to set priorities and manage discontinuities across programs.
You will help manage the Virtual Factory program for your perimeter, and you will support your team in improvement initiatives and in fostering a lean mindset, encouraging cross-plant sharing of best practices from a category development perspective. Part of your responsibilities will be to identify opportunities and needs from an industrial development point of view, supporting the design and rollout of capacity analyses that inform investments and footprint decisions.
You will interact with Ferrero Engineering on technical innovation topics, so that you can identify opportunities and leverage technical expertise in product development activities. Part of your responsibilities will be to support the definition and understanding of the investments needed for the assigned category and to recommend potential plant-level investment initiatives in full alignment with category guidelines and governance mechanisms.
About You:
You will bring your Master’s degree (MSc, 5 years of studies) in Engineering or a related field connected to food manufacturing, with an excellent academic record.
As a great communicator, fluency in English and a willingness to learn the local language will be essential to cover this position, combined with your proficiency in MS Office tools.
Your great passion and interest in the food industry, curiosity, openness and intercultural competence, together with your committed, logical and process-oriented approach to work, complete your profile.
Your real desire for international mobility and adaptability to different environments will be the key to truly enjoy our Graduate Program.
Does it sound appealing to you? Don’t miss this chance and apply now!
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 packaged confectionery companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries around the world. Learn more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.
DE&I at Ferrero:
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where all employees feel welcome and valued, and have equal opportunities. We believe that all our employees are equally talented, each in their own way. By nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, with the means for personal and professional success, allowing them to build their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding. Learn more here.