Production Manager

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Production Manager to lead and optimize manufacturing operations, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and performance. Key Highlights: 1. Promote a strong safety and regulatory compliance culture. 2. Lead continuous improvement initiatives in the production area. 3. Develop and manage the Production Master Plan. Manufacturing Job ID: 76553 Los Cardales, B, AR (On\-Site) Permanent About the Role: We are looking for a Production Manager to lead and optimize our manufacturing operations, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational performance. This role is responsible for achieving production targets, fostering a strong safety culture, maintaining product quality and regulatory compliance, optimizing costs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the plant. Key Responsibilities: * Promote a strong safety culture across the plant by leading by example, driving safety initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and encouraging employee engagement in health and safety practices. * Ensure agreed production plans are executed within the defined timelines, optimizing costs and guaranteeing product quality. * Manage and control key production factors (including safety and quality), ensuring the stability and efficiency of the production process. * Participate in daily production meetings (SIM 3\) and weekly production meetings (SIM 4\). * Lead, coordinate, and monitor continuous improvement initiatives across the production area. * Develop and manage the Production Master Plan, including Capex investments, KPI tracking, and operational objectives. * Implement projects focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement (including 5S, Kobetsu Kaizen, and SMED methodologies) About You: * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. * 5 years of experience in a Production Manager role within a manufacturing environment. * Strong knowledge of production processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies. * Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and driving operational excellence. * Strong analytical, problem\-solving, and decision\-making skills. * Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools, including 5S, Kaizen, and SMED. * Advanced English communication skills. What We Offer: Carefully integrated careers: discover our benefits here. About Ferrero: Ferrero began its journey in the small town of **Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946**. Today, it is one of the world’s largest packaged confectionery companies, with many **iconic brands** sold globally. Learn more about Ferrero at ferrero.com. DE&I at Ferrero: Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where all employees feel welcome, valued, and have equal opportunities. We believe all our employees possess talent — each in their own way. By fostering curiosity and the natural abilities of our employees, we provide, generation after generation, the means for them to achieve personal and professional success, enabling them to shape their career path at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents makes our workplace multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding. Learn more here. **Our Application Process** --------------------------- We’re constantly looking for talented individuals who are ready to be part of our dynamic and growing organization. Ferrero is a company with a global presence and family values. Join us! ##### **1\. Apply** Complete your online application, upload your CV and include a brief cover letter to help us understand your experience and interests ##### **2\. Assess** Our HR team will arrange a phone or video interview if we feel your qualifications are a good match for the job ##### **3\. Interview** If the first interview goes well, you’ll be invited to speak with a Ferrero manager to assess your competencies, technical aptitude and fit within our dynamic organization