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 does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in over 170, the Ferrero Group is loved worldwide. Our success is driven by 40,000 dedicated employees committed to care and quality. Join us and be part of our journey.Diversity StatementFerrero is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all employees feel welcomed, valued, and have equal opportunities. We believe in the unique talents of each individual and support their growth personally and professionally, making our work environment multicultural, innovative, and rewarding.About the Role:For our new Global Centre of Expertise in Alba (CN), we seek a Global Professional Maintenance Manager. In this role, leading our Professional Maintenance central team, you will develop and implement Ferrero Operational Excellence (FOX) methodologies related to Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Lean Manufacturing, and World Class Manufacturing (WCM). Your focus will be on the Preventive Maintenance (PM) pillar across our global industrial network.You will coordinate and promote best practices, continuous improvement, and workshops with related industrial functions.Main Responsibilities:You will act as a change agent, fostering an operational excellence culture through TPM/WCM and Preventive Maintenance strategies, including Preventive, Predictive, and Reliability Centered Maintenance.You will support the team manager in ensuring coordination among central Operation Performance teams and partner functions such as Health & Safety, Food Safety & Quality, Engineering, and People & Organization, ensuring alignment with PM FOX principles, methodologies, and Ferrero governance, risk, and compliance procedures.Your role includes developing and improving PM methodologies and procedures, creating and updating training materials, defining KPIs and KAIs, and setting targets at group and area levels. You will coach Plant Maintenance Managers using the "train-the-trainer" approach. Additionally, you will oversee the progress of PM initiatives, training, workshops, audits, and assessments to improve Overall Asset Effectiveness (OAE) and competitiveness against global benchmarks.Assessing and validating the maturity of PM implementation and fostering synergy with Autonomous Maintenance (AM) methodologies through audits and assessments will be key. You will also promote best practices, continuous improvement, and workshops across the organization.Who are we looking for:A candidate with a master’s degree in engineering or related technical fields and over 10 years of experience managing a maintenance department. You should have a deep understanding of industrial processes, strong technical skills, expertise in TPM/WCM or Lean Manufacturing, and a proven track record of improving OEE.Your ability to coordinate professional teams will foster collaboration and drive innovation. A proactive approach and commitment to continuous improvement are essential.Excellent communication, leadership, and change management skills are required to influence, coach, and train at all organizational levels. Fluency in English is mandatory; additional languages are a plus. Business travel will be approximately 50%.Don't miss this opportunity—apply now!How to succeed at FerreroWe encourage creative thinking, setting personal targets, and exploring new ways to work. Engagement is based on individual, team, and organizational contributions. The ability to work independently, build relationships with stakeholders, and maintain a customer-focused attitude will help you succeed and achieve sales outcomes.Meet Simone, one of Ferrero's mechanical experts. From a curious child eager to understand processes, he now oversees the entire product journey, turning ideas into results through dedication and expertise.
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