Production Supervisor - Industrial Graduate Program

About the Role

We have a current opening for a Production Supervisor - Industrial Graduate and are actively reviewing applications. As the Production Supervisor (RTO), you will be working in the Sanitation/Preparation area ensuring the integrity and highest level of quality for all Ferrero products produced in the Franklin Park, IL plant. The Production Supervisor will be responsible for the daily activities associated with the optimization of the production of finished goods.

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily activities associated with the optimization of the production factors (material, method, labor force and machinery), providing all necessary information to Line Manager and UGP (Business Unit) Manager with the usage / handling modalities of the shift
• Responsible within the shift for all production phases within his/her area of competence (Preparation, Packaging, etc.)
• Responsible for inventory within the area of responsibility
• Responsible for the presence of packaging/raw & semi-finished materials expected for the successive shifts through the coordination of the person in charge of packaging
• Lead and coordinate all resources on the lines
• Consult with the UGP (Business Unit) Manager regarding resource allocation (medium term) and the development of skills
• Apply defined criteria to resource management on the lines (changes, break substitutions)
• Follow escalation process, including managing personal conflicts between line resources; lead disciplinary meetings and recommend disciplinary measures to UGP and HR
• Select and define the related criteria for line personnel; is responsible for the planning of his direct co-workers (excluding qualified personnel)
• Provide feedback to HR for hiring selection of line resources and provide evaluations for new hires
• Supports the UGP Manager in the medium-long term line resource planning
• Apply all necessary measures to avoid incidents in the workplace
• Provide measures concerning the reduction of the absences of the line employees
• Identify and propose continuous improvement initiatives and improvement areas
• Strive for continuous improvement by increasing productivity and reducing waste

About You

• Graduated (BS/MS) within 1 year of graduation; GPA 3.0 or greater on 4.0 scale
• Preference to those with degrees in: manufacturing, operations management, or food science
• Candidate must be open to relocation
• Ambition to work in a fast paced, manufacturing environment
• Highly proficient with use of Microsoft Office

What We Offer

• Careers with caring built in - discover our benefits here
• The base compensation range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000
• 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.

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.

Ferrero is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.