Ferrero · 5 days ago
Quality Product Specialist - 1st Shift
Franklin Park, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $75K/yr
1+ years expFerrero is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, and they are seeking a Quality Product Specialist to ensure the integrity and highest level of quality for their products. The role involves inspecting work in process and finished products, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and supporting food safety initiatives.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Ensure the inspection of the finished product output; guarantee finished products meet quality specifications established by the Quality Department
Ensure the examination of the quality reports from the day prepared by production personnel (entry of data into system such as SAP-QM); ensure the examination of monthly reports; request and verify adjustment as required
Conduct sensory sessions for semi-finished and finished product
Support factory food allergen management program and product coding maintenance
Monitor and review information from materials, events, or the environment to detect or assess problems
Train production employees personnel regarding quality check of the product (self-control)
Record goods movements in SAP (e.g. stock for quality controls / blocked stock, etc.)
Ensure all program requirements/standards regarding quality and food safety are implemented, practiced, and maintained
Internal auditing, recording statistical data and analyzing production data to verify compliance or determine deviation from existing standards
Execute daily review of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) documentation
Enforce and promote all company guidelines, policies, and good manufacturing practices
Qualification
Required
Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Biotechnology, or Food Chemistry
1-3 years of relevant work experience
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
Ability to see details at close range
Ability to compare similarities and differences quickly and accurately
Ability to identify or detect a pattern
Ability to add, subtract, multiply or divide quickly and correctly
Must have good verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to perform in a demanding, fast-paced environment
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree highly preferred
Proficiency in SAP systems preferred
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HAACP strongly preferred
Company
Ferrero
Ferrero is a confectionary manufacturer known for Tic-Tacs, Nutella, Kinder, and their Pralines.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1B2023-06-06Debt Financing· $1B
Leadership Team
Lapo Civiletti
CEO
Recent News
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