Quality Product Specialist - 2nd shift
Job Location: Bloomington
Bloomington, IL
Company description
Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.
About the Role:
As a Quality Product Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance. You will support daily operations by conducting inspections, monitoring critical control points, and maintaining documentation to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
Main Responsibilities:
• Perform routine quality checks on raw materials, in-process, and finished products.
• Monitor and verify food safety programs including GMPs, HACCP, and sanitation procedures.
• Conduct environmental swabbing and microbiological sampling.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, results, and corrective actions.
• Support internal audits and assist in preparing for third-party inspections.
• Monitoring and analyzing product quality data and trends.
• Leading root cause investigations and implementing corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs).
Who we are looking for:
We’re looking for candidates who bring a strong foundation in quality systems and a passion for product excellence. Ideal candidates will have:
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• 1–3 years of experience in a food manufacturing or quality assurance environment
• Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, FSMA, and other relevant quality standards
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience with quality management systems (e.g. SAP) is a plus
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work different shifts or weekends as needed
Compensation Data
The base salary range for this position is $50,000 - $75,000 annually. 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. Learn more about our benefits at https://www.ferrerocareers.com/us/en/our-benefits.
How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:
Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.
Diversity Statement
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 of 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.
Ferrero N.A. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.