Manufacturing Job ID: 73328 Guanajuato, MX (Hybrid) Permanent About Ferrero: 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 55 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? Nearly 35,000 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. 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. 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: As Plant Performance Manager, you will be responsible for driving production lines performance improvement through the management and promotion of Continuous Improvement (C.I.) and Digitalization initiatives. You will work closely with plant stakeholders to identify efficiency gaps, structure improvement projects and ensure the implementation of best practices, contributing to operational excellence and sustainable performance across the site. Main Responsabilities: * Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, quality and waste reduction across production lines. * Promote and implement digitalization tools and methodologies to optimize processes and enhance performance monitoring. * Analyze performance data, identify gaps and propose corrective and preventive actions in collaboration with production, maintenance and quality teams. * Support standardization of best practices and ensure their effective deployment at plant level. * Act as a key change agent, fostering a continuous improvement culture and strengthening problem\-solving capabilities across teams. * Monitor KPIs related to operational performance and ensure reporting, follow\-up and continuous tracking of results. Who are we looking for. * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field. * 5–8 years of experience in manufacturing environments, with strong exposure to Continuous Improvement and/or Operational Excellence initiatives. * Solid knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, TPM or similar methodologies. * Experience in digitalization projects within industrial or manufacturing settings is a strong plus. * Strong analytical, problem\-solving and data interpretation skills. * Ability to influence cross\-functional teams and manage change in a dynamic environment. * Fluent in English (spoken and written). * Proactive mindset, structured thinking and strong communication skills. **Our Application Process** --------------------------- We’re constantly looking for talented individuals who are ready to be part of our dynamic and growing organization. Ferrero is a company with a global presence and family values. Join us! ##### **1\. Apply** Complete your online application, upload your CV and include brief cover letter to help us understand your experience and interests ##### **2\. Assess** Our HR team will arrange a phone or video interview if we feel your qualifications are a good match for the job ##### **3\. Interview** If the first interview goes well, you’ll be invited to speak with a Ferrero manager to assess your competencies, technical aptitude and fit within our dynamic organization