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Plant Food Safety & Quality Manager

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Ferrero

Florence, SC (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 3 days ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/5/2026

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Job Description

About the
Role:
This position is located in Florence, KY with 300+ employees creating iconic products: Fudge Stripes and Famous Amos cookies.

The Plant Food Safety & Quality Manager is a key functional and management role within the Ferrero Quality Organization, and is in charge of quality and food safety for the plant. As the leader of the Quality Team, this position reports directly to the VP of Industrial Quality NAM and will manage a team of 5 while being actively involved in cross-functional work with Production, R D/Technology, Engineering and Maintenance.

The Plant Food Safety & Quality Manager supports the implementation of the Ferrero Food Safety and Quality Standards. This person will activate and ensure all necessary levers to guarantee and monitor Food Safety & Quality for products and production processes, according to the standard defined by the Ferrero Food Safety and Quality Department ensuring compliance with all the standards of Food Safety and hygiene in food industry. You will also be leading root cause analysis related to non-conformances and will be actively involved in the continuous improvement process and implement related actions. You will also be responsible for quality training and development, in order to assure the achievement of food safety and quality objectives.
Main Responsibilities:
Ensure an efficient and effective management of Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) in manufacturingImplement FSQ plans, improvement initiatives and projects at a plant level, ensuring central guidelines and legal and scientific standards are correctly appliedImplement within the plant all Food Safety improvement initiatives and risk preventing actions.

Ensure efficient and effective implementation, maintenance and application of Plant Food Safety & Quality guidelinesGuarantee certifications requirements are respected ensuring product compliance for all the receiving markets and coherence with products' claimsPoint of reference for local application of recipe / material compliance with local and international legislation.

Management and decision making within the Plant on FSQ non-conformities and consumer complaintsCarry out root-cause analysis on occurred critical and major non-conformities and support the SMEMeasure compliance with FSQ through all transformation processes Implement within the plant all food safety improvement initiativesRun allergen cross contamination risk assessment in the plant.

Facilitates the application, applies and maintains updated all the internal regulations and external related to product, processes and linked structures.

Ensures the correct application of Ferrero Quality System, quality certifications and legal standards, in the overall productive process.

Ensures execution of the analytical sampling planTeam managementManagement of her/his team to ensure that all activities are performed on time.

Ensures that all team members are trained on related procedures and operate in compliance with the work instructions and procedures.

Organize work schedule and priorities of her/his team.

Yearly performance evaluation of direct reports.
About You:
Minimal Requirements:
Master's degree in food science, or related fieldMinimum of 8 years' experience in quality assurance with experience in a food related industryAbility to read and interpret quality and regulatory documentsExcellent oral and written communication skillsAuditing and Assessment skillsArtificial Intelligence DisclosureAs part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.
Our Benefits & Perks:
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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.

Find out more here.

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.