About the Role:

We have a current opening for a Plant Operating Planning Manager and are actively reviewing applications.

Manages Plant operating planning across all the brands/categories produced in Augusta plant, ensuring scheduling is in place, operative material management (call offs and day-to-day supplier relationship both for Packaging & Raw Materials) and short-term manpower availability. Steers plant industrial planning service directly interacting with all the planning entities (supply planning and demand planning) and local Supply Chain team for the allocated production on the plant.

The Manager will provide leadership and input into the processes of training and the development of a positive team-based environment. Enforce and promote all company guidelines, policies and good manufacturing practices pertaining to all facets of the business, not limited to and including food safety and health & safety.

To summarize, the responsibilities of the role are the following:

• To coordinate a team of people with the responsibility to plan the scheduling (short term), guarantee the replenishment of all the packaging and raw materials for the production of the plant
• To track the Plant performance from Planning standpoint, measuring the Delivery KPI’s and sharing the root causes with the main stakeholders
• To assure to receive all the components (packaging, raw materials, bulk and semi-finished products) for production (internal and copacking) in the proper quantity and time
• To guarantee the proper stock level of packaging, semi-finished and raw materials

Main Responsibilities:

• Production Scheduling
• Material Management
• Industrial Planning Service& KPI's
• People Management
• Supplier Relationship
• Monitor the Stock Level of Prodction Components
• Managemetn of Communication with Internal and External Departments
• Claim Management
• Obsolete Management
• Quality Food and Safety
• New Productions and New Materials

About You:

• Bachelors Degree
• 4-7 years experience
• People management skills
• Strong communication skills
• Influential & excellent interpersonal skills in relation with senior management & expert business referents
• Analytical mindset
• Proactive attitude, high level of autonomy in driving deliverables to execution
• High standing / authority level
• MS Office package (mainly in Power Point and Excel)
• SAP APO, ECC, IBP and BW
• Production scheduling & Material management processes
• Local Supply Chain & Plants knowledge
• Experience in Operations Planning is a plus

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.

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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.
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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.