Health and Safety Specialist - Alba

Job Location: Alba
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.
Diversity Statement
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 of 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.
About the Role:
We are currently looking for an experienced candidate for the position of Health and Safety Specialist based in Alba Plant.
Main Responsibilities:
In this role, you will ensure that working conditions comply with all relevant Health & Safety legal requirements and standards by keeping risk assessments up to date, completing training plans, managing contractors, overseeing incident management, and defining and monitoring corrective action plans.
You will manage the preparation and maintenance of all Health & Safety documentation required by external agencies, firms, and government bodies.
You will be responsible for delivering regular reports on Health & Safety KPIs.
You will support various functions on Health & Safety matters, making sure that corporate procedures and policies are implemented and effectively controlled.
You will provide consultation on the interpretation and application of Health & Safety laws, offering solid technical support where needed.
Furthermore, you will monitor the performance of Ferrero Co-Manufacturers and Co-Packers in Italy through regular audits and inspections.
You will receive Group and Country-level guidelines and will promote the editing and updating of operational local working instructions and procedures applied in working areas (e.g. Lo.To.To, Traffic, Management of Change, Confined Spaces, etc.).
You will deliver teach and coach on Health & Safety topics.
You will contribute to the implementation of H&S LEAN manufacturing practices such as KPIs, Gemba Walks, SOPs, OPLs, RCA, Safety Maps, PPE Matrix, KK, and SMED.
You will help organize and roll out internal communication campaigns and wellbeing initiatives.
You will be responsible for editing and creating new procedures within the framework of the Health and Safety Management System.
Who we are looking for:
You have successfully completed a degree in Engineering or hold an equivalent qualification.
You bring 5–7 years of experience in Health & Safety, ideally within a manufacturing environment; FMCG experience is a plus.
You have a dynamic and proactive approach, with the ability to operate effectively in high-pressure situations and handle sensitive or confidential matters.
You demonstrate strong interpersonal and project management skills, along with a high standard of professionalism in customer service and work quality.
You possess strong teamwork and communication capabilities.
You be available for frequent travel within Italy.
You have a solid understanding of the Machinery Directive and its application.
You hold ASPP and RSPP certifications.
You are proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Forms, and Power BI. You are fluent in English, and knowledge of any other European language will be an advantage.
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.

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