Ferrero · 4 days ago
Packaging Quality Auditor
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$95K/yr - $127K/yr
5+ years expFerrero is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, and they are seeking an experienced Packaging Quality Auditor to join their North American Packaging Quality team. This role involves ensuring packaging quality, supplier compliance, and the successful launch of packaging changes and projects across the region.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Oversee packaging quality activities and guarantee compliance with suppliers
Manage technical auditing tasks and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Support continuous improvement initiatives and ensure alignment with North American specification changes
Review and assess the quality of new packaging materials and suppliers
Provide technical support throughout packaging development and implementation
Champion knowledge-sharing across teams and promote best practices within Ferrero
Drive visibility and recognition for packaging contributions across the Area
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or a related field (e.g., Chemical Engineering)
5-10 years in the packaging industry, with direct expertise in North American packaging regulations (FDA & CFIA)
Strong knowledge of GFSI-approved standards (FSSC, BRC-GS, SQF) and preferred certifications such as HACCP and PCQI
Proven experience leading second-party audits, including planning, execution, and monitoring
Solid understanding of packaging processes, production, development, and information systems
Familiarity with international standards (ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and local safety/environmental regulations
Experience liaising with local and global packaging functions to support new projects, innovations, and sustainability initiatives
Ability to ensure NAM Packaging Compliance across quality, functionality, regulatory, and cost-effectiveness standards
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Proactive, strategic mindset with capacity to deliver results under minimal supervision
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; fluent in English (verbal and written)
Team-oriented, with the ability to collaborate across diverse cultures and functions
Comfortable working under tight deadlines and managing multiple priorities
Willingness to travel to auditing sites within North America and Canada
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Other benefits
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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