Quality Packaging Specialist

at  Ferrero

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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 more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 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.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience
• Degree or Diploma in Packaging Technology or Engineering
• Knowledge of packaging material – i.e. corrugated, paperboard, plastic
• Knowledge of production processes and packaging machinery
• Knowledge of packaging test methods
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with Packaging database systems (SAP) is an asset
• Knowledge of Microsoft Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

SKILLS:

• Ability to read technical drawings
• Ability to collaborate with other departments
• Ability to identify and distinguish colours
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to independently solve problems and set priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others
• Strong communication skills in a multi-cultural environment
• Attention to detail

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Quality Packaging Specialist role ensures quality controls on incoming packaging, in accordance with group guidelines, in order to avoid any quality related issue that could emerge once the goods are used on the production line.
This individual will be reporting to the Incoming Quality Specialist

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspect incoming and internal packaging materials to determine whether they meet the approved specifications, and release or reject them based on the results
• Ensure the timely inspection of incoming packaging materials based on SAP testing plans
• Communicate results of inspection to suppliers in case of non-conformance of weekly/monthly samples
• Perform laboratory tests and analysis on a variety of packaging materials.
• Provide support to other departments within the company during package development, mold approvals, modification, alternate supplier sample approvals or line performance issues
• Investigate material complaints arising in production against the packaging quality specifications.
• Manage minor non-conformities in SAP related to food safety and Quality and communicate to the local procurement and attach CAPA’s in SAP
• Trend analysis of non-conformities in SAP in comparison to number of material complaints by each production area
• Hold and release non -conforming packaging materials in SAP and or physically
• Work with all internal departments to ensure compliance for new packaging codes created
• Archive management for the retain samples

HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE AND AT FERRERO:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.