Performance Specialist

Description

Manufacturing Job ID: 75607 San José Iturbide, GUA, MX (On\-Site) Permanent Company Description: Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly global and progressive outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. Love for our brands continues to grow, just as our international reach expands. Represented in over 50 countries and selling products in more than 170, the Ferrero Group delights numerous generations worldwide. What is the secret behind our global success? 40,000 specialized employees who celebrate both care and quality to build a business, professional careers, and brands we are proud of. Join us—you could be one of them. About the Role: At Ferrero, we work with big ideas to win the hearts of families around the world—and you can be part of the team contributing to making Ferrero’s brands even more extraordinary. Join our team as a Performance Specialist, where you will generate, promote, and sustain a culture of Continuous Improvement across various plant areas in alignment with Ferrero’s FOX operational excellence program, and through implementation of continuous improvement tools and TPM, to achieve—and if possible, exceed—plant performance objectives by measuring key indicators (SQCDME). This opportunity may be interesting for you! Key Responsibilities: * Ensure implementation of the FOX operational excellence program (5S, Kaizen, SMED, Autonomous Maintenance, VSM, Standardized Work, SIM Performance Meeting Structure, Gemba Walks, etc.) and develop plant collaborators to improve SQCDME indicator performance. * Coordinate the Operational Improvement Ideas Program (MICO) to incentivize contributions and foster a culture of gradual, recurring, and sustainable improvements. * Lead and directly participate in Kaizen events to identify and stratify operational losses (Loss Tree/Pareto), analyze root causes, track action plans, and monitor performance indicators. * Train plant collaborators in continuous improvement tools and practices per Group guidelines (Industrial Academy) to strengthen analytical thinking capabilities and skills. * Promote and disseminate the continuous improvement culture through communication campaigns, recognition events, and cross-functional plant area interactions. * Monitor execution of Ferrero’s Operational Excellence Master Plan (FOX) by ensuring timely and proper completion of activities with involved departments, as well as developing continuous improvement facilitators. * Manage multiple plant-level continuous improvement projects through interdisciplinary PMO tracking and ROI validation with the Finance department. Who Are We Looking For? * Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and SAP. * Experience with Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies. * Knowledge of tools including 5S, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, and Kaizen. * Desired: training or certification in TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and VSM. * Experience implementing continuous improvement tools on the shop floor. * Ability to promote and sustain a continuous improvement culture. * Experience working with SQCDME indicators. * Focus on process optimization and achievement of operational objectives. * Analytical, results-oriented profile. * Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments. * Ability to collaborate across different operations and production departments. * Proactivity and capability to drive operational efficiency initiatives. Our Benefits and Advantages: Care-integrated careers: discover our benefits here About Ferrero: Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946\. Today, it is one of the world’s largest packaged confectionery companies, with many **iconic brands** sold globally. Learn more about Ferrero at ferrero.com How to Succeed in This Role and at Ferrero? Consumers, quality, and service are central to everything we do. To succeed at Ferrero, you must be as consumer- and product-focused as we are—dedicated to delivering strong results for customers worldwide. DE&I at Ferrero: Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where all employees feel welcome, valued, and afforded equal opportunities. We believe all our employees possess talent—each in their own unique way. By fostering curiosity and nurturing our employees’ natural abilities, we provide, generation after generation, the means for personal and professional success—enabling them to shape their career paths at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents makes our workplace multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding. Learn more here . **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 a 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