FSQ Incoming Lab Manager

We have a current opening for an FSQ Incoming Lab Manager and are actively reviewing applications.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Food Safety Quality Incoming Lab Manager to join our quality assurance team. This role is critical to ensure all incoming raw materials, ingredients, and packaging meet our stringent food safety and quality standards before entering production.

•    Manage adaptation, roll-out, and monitoring of ingredients, WIP, and product aspects by interfacing with Group stakeholders
•    Supervise and train QA techs
•    Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for incoming inspections
•    Follow, for Food Safety aspects, local authorities, certifications requirements and all the external companies’ specifications that have an impact on the Plant
•    Review and approve certificates of analysis (CoA) and supplier documentation
•    Investigate and document non-conformances; coordinate corrective actions with suppliers
•    Support the implementation of new production lines or the production of new product for the Plant to capture all possible point of attention on Food Safety aspects (e.g. new allergens and cross contamination risk), Quality aspects and performs risk analysis and
•    identifies possible solutions
•    Assist with Food Safety and HACCP/ FSMA plans, and Prerequisite Programs (PRPs), through a continuous risk analysis (leveraging on
•    FS & Quality plant KPIs)

•    Minimum 4-7 years' experience in Food Safety Quality within food manufacturing/production
•    Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and testing methodologies
•    Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis
•    Excellent organizational and communication skills
•    Proficiency in SAP is preferred.
•    Knowledge and experience with microbiological analysis
•    Knowledge and experience with Root Cause Analysis tools/methodology
•    Food safety certification (PCQI, HACCP, or SQF)
•    Project management experience
•    Ability to match or detect differences in color, including shades & brightness, ability to see details, ability to compare similarities & differences quickly & accurately

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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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.

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.