Production Supervisor, NAM Industrial Graduate Program

About the Role:

We have a current opening for a Production Supervisor - Industrial Graduate Program and are actively reviewing applications.

This position is part of the NAM Industrial Graduate Program

As Production Supervisor, you will oversee team members on various production lines.  You are responsible for supervising manufacturing operations and support staff with an emphasis on teamwork, employee safety, production quality, and sanitation.  This role reports to the Production Manager and will be the point person during the shift to ensure that necessary tools, supplies, and equipment are available and properly utilized to perform production tasks effectively.  You will be instrumental in ensuring that our quality standards and continuous improvement enhance our production efficiency while taking things to the next level. 

Main Responsibilities:

•    Oversee daily activities associated with the optimization of production factors (material, method, labor force, and machinery)
•    Responsible within assigned shift for all production phases within your area of competence (preparation, packaging, etc.)
•    Partner with Production Manager regarding resource allocation and development of skills
•    Apply defined criteria to resource management on production lines (changes, break substitutions)
•    Manage personal conflicts between line resources, lead disciplinary meetings, and recommend disciplinary measures to HR
•    Partner with HR to select line personnel, and provide evaluations for new hires
•    Apply all necessary measures to avoid incidents in the workplace and provide measures to reduce the absences of line employees
•    Provide insight to define guidelines for the skills development for line employees
•    Facilitate seamless handoffs and communicate key information to peers, team members, and Production Management

About You:

•    Graduated (BS/MS) within 1 year of application; GPA 3.0 or greater on 4.0 scale.
o    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.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
As 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.

What We Offer:

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The base compensation range for this position is $65,000 - $70,000. 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. 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.
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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.