Plant Performance Manager

We are currently looking for an experienced Plant Performance Manager. By covering this position, you will lead performance improvement initiatives across the Plant, ensuring the effective implementation and promotion of Operational Excellence and Smart Factory initiatives for our Belsk Duży (PL) Plant.
In this role you will act as a key driver of continuous improvement, partnering with plant stakeholders to enhance process efficiency, line performance, and the overall operational standards of the site.

By covering this role, you will:

• Manage the roll‑out of Operational Excellence initiatives for the Plant, acting as a true change agent and promoting a continuous improvement mindset.
• Partner with Plant referents to define plans for Ferrero Operational Excellence initiatives and training sessions.
• Lead or support the execution of continuous improvement activities at the plant level, ensuring alignment with the operational strategy.
• To coach plant referents on Ferrero Operational Excellence methodologies and their developments, leveraging the "“train-the-trainer” concept to ensure full accountability for implementing performance improvement methodologies.
• Consolidate and report progress of Plant initiatives, training sessions, and audits related to Ferrero Operational Excellence.
• Manage the Smart Factory roll‑out, working closely with key stakeholders to plan and execute digital transformation initiatives.
• Monitor and track Smart Factory projects, ensuring transparent reporting and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Lead and develop people within your area of responsibility, supporting competence building, motivation, and empowerment aligned with company values.

You hold a university degree in Engineering or a related field, supported by proven over 10 years professional experience in Continuous Improvement within a production environment. You bring solid expertise in TPM and Lean Manufacturing implementation, with a particular focus on Autonomous Maintenance and direct line experience.

You have in‑depth knowledge and hands‑on experience in implementing World Class Manufacturing (WCM/TPM) and Lean principles, including key methodologies and tools such as Standard Work in Autonomous Maintenance, Professional Maintenance, Focused Improvement, Early Management, and all technical pillars of these methodologies. Relevant certifications, such as Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt, are highly desirable.

You have ability to train and coach local teams in root cause analysis to strengthen internal problem solving capabilities. Additionally, You will play an active role in driving cultural change by promoting Manufacturing Excellence thinking and practices across the organization.

Your Profile Is Complemented By:

• Fluency in Polish and English; knowledge of additional languages will be considered an asset.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to train, coach, and develop team capability.
• Strong interpersonal skills, combined with a collaborative and solution‑oriented mindset.

Don’t miss your chance — apply now!

We offer a competitive base salary and an annual bonus.

The expected salary range for this position will be communicated to candidates selected for the interview stage, in accordance with the amended Labour Code. The final salary will be determined individually based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, in compliance with applicable legal regulations.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including life insurance, private medical care, and a lunch card. For more information, please visit: https://www.ferrerocareers.com/pl/pl/nasze-benefity

We ensure full transparency throughout the recruitment process.

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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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