International Graduate Program
This is your chance to join us with a 3-Year Structured Graduate Program designed to develop talents across one or more European countries, for those seeking an international career in Operations.
You will find exciting Roles and Projects within our Operations organization, guided by experienced Ferrero leaders who will support your growth, combined with a transparent Career Path with defined roles and locations throughout the program, and a post-program position in your Country of Origin (subject to change due to business needs).
PROGRAM ASSIGNMENTS
As part of our Graduate Program, you will have the opportunity to gain international and cross-functional experience through two structured assignments:
- First Assignment (1 year): You will take on the role of Process Engineering Specialist within the Engineering function in Alba, Italy
- Second Assignment (2 years): You will then assume the role of Shift Maintenance Leader within the Industrial function in Alba, Italy
This program is designed to accelerate your development, broaden your expertise, and prepare you for future challenging roles within Operations.
1st Assignment: Process Engineering Specialist
As Process Engineering Specialist you will execute specification design activities, defining the required technical features.
You will support the start-up of new machines and oversee the technology diffusion among plants, ensuring it meets the defined times, costs, and quality standards (e.g., service level) for each order, ensuring the transfer of know-how to the plant.
You will participate to the execution of industrial investment projects and act as a technical point of reference during all project execution, including safety-related matters.
One of your main tasks will be help to the supervision of the post-implementation technical support activities of the machinery, as well as to act as a contact point for the sourcing department, providing support in defining sourcing strategies, collecting and evaluating offers, and evaluating and selecting suppliers.
You will ensure proper technical documentation for machinery and its continuous update, and the drafting of technical documentation related to the investment projects.
You will bring a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field connected to food manufacturing. A Master’s degree (MSc) will be considered a strong asset, with an excellent academic record.
As a great communicator, fluency in English and a willingness to learn the local language will be essential to cover this position, combined with your proficiency in MS Office tools.
Your great passion and interest in the food industry, curiosity, openness and intercultural competence, together with your committed, logical and process-oriented approach to work, complete your profile.
Your real desire for international mobility and adaptability to different environments will be the key to truly enjoy our Graduate Program.
Does it sound appealing to you? Don’t miss this chance and apply now!
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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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