Laboratory Responsible

Job Location: ​Lithgow​

Lithgow

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:

The role is responsible for effective planning and coordination of Lab activities to guarantee the service level for internal clients, in terms of quality, efficiency and result.

Main Responsibilities:

• Perform sample and analyse raw materials, in process samples, finished product and any other samples required in accordance with Ferrero procedures and systems

• Follow the instructions, procedures and systems in place, to ensure compliance in line with ISO & Ferrero standards

• Maintain the level of quality throughout the factory, supporting the teams in quality queries

• Calibrate quality equipment as listed or preparing service requisitions for the equipment

• Ensure the laboratory is stocked with reagents for analysis, and advise on replenishment

• Record all results on work sheets and via data entry into electronic data base, producing routine and ad hoc reports

• Maintain relevant documentation, create purchase and service requisitions

• Ensure raw materials / packaging / processes / intermediate product and finished product in their department is maintained in a “food safe” way

• Report and resolve any quality issues, identifying the route cause

• Complete goods receival / service completion

• Provide job training to the relevant teams

• Participate in cleaning programs, quality audits, OHS audits and other approved events

• Take part in the meetings and development activities, such as committees, external courses, etc.

Who we are looking for:

• University Degree in Quality, Food Science and related fields

• 5+ years of related professional experience in FMCG, experience in sweet packaged food is considered of a strong plus

• Strong microbiological knowledge, and exerience with production quality and control process, ISO standards

• Knowledge of maintenance techniques, AQS analysis

• Competency in managing work independently, as well as effectively collaborating across functions

• Good project management, organizational and time-management skills

• Strong multi-tasking and problem-solving skills, good communication skills

• MS Office skills, SAP knowlegde

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.