Shift Operative Leader - Northern Italy 2026

We are happy to share that we have recurrent job opportunities for passionate Engineering Graduates, as we have been permanently recruiting talents for our positions as Shift Operative Leader based in our plant in Alba (CN)! 

This will be the starting point of an exciting career in our dynamic and challenging Operations function , that will enable you to consolidate both technical and managerial skills for a brilliant path in Ferrero ! 

As a Shift Operative Leader , reporting to the Production Unit Manager, you will manage various activities in the areas of Production and Human Resources management .   

In particular, you will support the execution of the production , coordinating the line team in operational activitiesand ensuring the presence and the optimization of production factors on the shift (materials, methods, labour and machinery). 

In this role, you will be responsible for the preparation and start-up of the lines in your area, as well as their interruption, slowdown or breakdown in cooperation with the Maintenance team. You will manage the application of all the criteria defined for the allocation of resources on the lines and the operational workforce. You will also assist the Production Unit Manager in drawing up his "merit plan" . 

Ensuring that safety standards (both food/hygiene and workplace safety) are maintained on the lines will be one of your key activities, and you will also be responsible for supporting and developing the Continuous Improvement initiatives . 

You will bring your university Master's Degree background in Engineering or equivalent and some initial experience in other  Manufacturing companies .  

You will contribute to the success of the team thanks to your good understanding of production processes and interpersonal and management skills.

Your desire for international mobility will be a great asset for us, together with your true passion and curiosity for the Food sector.   

As a good communicator, your fluency in both Italian and English will be key to perform in our environment.   

As a focal point in the production process, you will work on shifts . 

If this role sounds appealing and you would like to be part of our pool of potential candidates, do not hesitate to submit your application! In case of alignment, we will keep it for future openings. 

The role is classified at Level 2° under the National Collective Agreement for the Food Industry (CCNL Industria Alimentare). The guaranteed minimum base annual gross salary established by the CCNL for the applicable level is €36.910.  The overall compensation will be determined based on the experience, skills, and qualifications of the selected candidate.

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Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at .

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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