Food Safety & Quality Lead Auditor

Ferrero • Chicago, IL

222d • $127,577 - $170,102 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. The Food Safety & Quality Audit team is responsible for conducting audits across the Ferrero value chain which include Ferrero Group plants, Co-manufacturers, Co-packers, Hazelnut processing units, Business Units and Supply Chain warehouses. Food Safety & Quality auditors are also involved in supporting the evaluation of the newly acquired companies by the Group. As the Food Safety & Quality Lead Auditor you will interact across many organizational functions such as Operations, Supply Chain, Food Safety and Quality, Regulatory and R D functions. This role provides an excellent opportunity to build a global network and establish the foundation for a career development path within the Ferrero Group. This is a hybrid position based in the Ferrero Headquarters in Chicago, IL, three days on-site and two days remote.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required with an advanced technical degree in food science, micro-biology, or related technical field a plus.
• 10+ years of relevant experience including progressive responsibilities in the fast-moving consumer goods industry with operational role in Quality & Food Safety.
• Experience with FSMA (including Preventive Controls, FSVP, Sanitary Transport, and Intentional Adulteration); HACCP/HARPC plan design, measurement, documentation, & training required.
• HACCP certification required.
• FSMA PCQI and GFSI (BRC, SQF or FSSC 22000) certifications preferred.
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills (communication, coaching, setting expectations, providing feedback).
• Proven leadership abilities directing and developing a high performing team with a clear vision and a mindset of accountability.
• Fluent in English, any additional language is a plus.
• Working experience in chocolate/biscuit/nuts/ice-cream/dairy manufacturing environment preferred.
• Lead auditor certifications are desirable (e.g., ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, HACCP and any GFSI benchmark standards).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and SAP.
• Experienced team leader with effective communication, influencing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Coach a Team of up to five people and plan and execute audits against the Ferrero Food Safety and Quality Audit requirements.
• Identify risks and opportunities for continuous improvement to enable effective corrective action through the organization.
• Prepare and release audit reports based on facts observed during the on-site visit.
• Leading projects within the Quality Audit organization to drive Organization development and participate in joint projects with other functions across Ferrero Group.
• Traveling approximately 50% of the time internationally.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree