Copacking Specialist
Job Location: Barcelona
Cornellà de Llobregat
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:
As a Copacking Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficiency, sustainability, and quality of our end-to-end Copacking process. This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where operational excellence is at the core of everything we do.
In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire Copacking workflow, from the development of SKUs and packaging materials to the execution of weekly production plans. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams and external Copackers, ensuring that every product reaches the market in optimal condition. Your role will be central to improving production efficiency, reducing waste, and supporting our commitment to cost-effective and sustainable operations.
Main Responsibilities:
You will manage the weekly Copacking plan, including the coordination of product reservations, shelf-life control, and process order releases. Regular visits to Copackers will allow you to verify the correct application of handling instructions, assess line efficiency, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. Additionally, you’ll lead continuous improvement projects, using tools like Power BI to monitor KPIs and identify opportunities for optimization. Your ability to apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies will be key to driving impactful change.
Who we are looking for:
You are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a background in industrial engineering, operations management, or business administration. You bring hands-on experience in Copacking, supply chain, or production planning, and you’re comfortable working with data and reporting tools. Your leadership skills, combined with a passion for process improvement and a strong sense of ownership, make you a natural fit for this role. If you’re fluent in continuous improvement and thrive in dynamic environments, we want to hear from you.
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.