Plant PMO

Ferrero•Franklin Park, IL

1d•$92,503 - $123,338•Onsite

About The Position

At Ferrero, the PMO supports the Plant Manager in coordinating plant governance, strategic planning, and cross-functional initiatives across the manufacturing organization. The role ensures alignment between plant departments, central functions, and business units while supporting the development and execution of the Plant Master Plan. This role is responsible for coordinating plant governance processes, managing cross-functional projects, supporting budget planning and monitoring, and facilitating collaboration between departments to ensure the effective execution of operational priorities. The position also promotes structured project management methodologies, oversees the implementation of strategic initiatives, and ensures the plant’s compliance with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or related field
5–8 years of project management experience in an industrial environment
Experience managing cross-functional projects and teams
Strong project management, organization, and planning skills
Proficient in budget planning, monitoring, and coordination
Knowledge of manufacturing operations, KPIs, and plant governance
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to influence and build alignment across all organizational levels

Responsibilities

Support the Plant Manager in defining and implementing plant governance structures, including internal meetings and coordination processes
Coordinate governance processes across plant departments to ensure alignment with plant objectives
Support the development of the Plant Master Plan by consolidating departmental contributions and aligning them with central and regional priorities
Monitor progress of the Master Plan initiatives and report status to plant leadership
Lead the plant’s local budget planning process and coordinate monthly closure meetings across departments covering SQCDME dimensions
Coordinate cross-functional activities across plant departments, including preparation of presentations, plant visits, and internal communications
Act as the key point of contact between the plant and Business Units, including Marketing, to facilitate operational alignment
Act as liaison with the Operations Development department on specific initiatives and projects
Support the preparation of documentation for plant leadership, headquarters visits, and investment proposals
Coordinate preparation of documentation and communication for plant town halls
Support plant compliance by coordinating Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) processes and documentation
Support and monitor plant change management processes