Workplace Manager

Job Location: ​Arlon​

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.

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.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Workplace Manager to design, develop, and guarantee a work environment based on Ferrero identity and values, where employees feel comfortable and can express their best competencies, maximizing the value they bring to the business. This role involves managing Ferrero's workplace services, including facility management, fleet management, real estate management, travel management, and workplace budgeting and governance.

Main Responsibilities:

• Facility Management: Ensure efficient management and control of Ferrero’s fleet portfolio, promote an integrated facility management model, and optimize costs and environmental footprint of office buildings.
• Real Estate Management: Manage Ferrero’s real estate portfolio, plan office needs and investments, and implement Casa Ferrero guidelines in new investments.
• Travel Management: Implement and guarantee the application of the Group Travel Policy, optimize travel services, and manage relationships with travel suppliers.
• Workplace Budgeting and Governance: Manage budgeting processes, oversee yearly costs, and maintain updated local databases.
• Employee Services: Oversee all services offered to Ferrero employees, including cafeteria, bus transportation, working clothes, events organization, and more.
• Team Management: Manage and develop the workplace team, promote communication and cascading through line managers, and ensure professional development of team members.

Who we are looking for:

• Strong experience in workplace management, facility management, or related roles.
• Proven track record in managing real estate portfolios and optimizing office environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in budget management, supplier management, and financial flows.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to lead complex projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective interactions with teams and senior management.
• High accountability and proactivity.
• Ability to manage multiple variables and complexities.
• Fluency in French is mandatory; fluency in other languages is a significant asset.
• Aspiration for an international career in workplace management.

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.