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 55 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world.
The secret to our global success? Nearly 35,000 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. You have always loved it, now you can be part of!
Role
The role has the aim to be :
Responsible for ensuring graphic quality standardization / cost reduction;
Responsible for managing existing suppliers (Repro agencies) portfolios, introducing new suppliers, structural market scouting and benchmarking;
Responsible for providing necessary advisory in printing technologies related activities;
Responsible for supporting the print data management team.
Main tasks
Coordinating artwork and repro process in according with the guide lines coming from central Graphic Chain
Final technical checking of print file before dispatching to the packaging printers;
Training packaging suppliers of brand guidelines for constant printability, Color Glossary, Color Book Guide
Solving of technical printing problems in collaboration with our Marketing department, repro agencies, and the packaging printers;
Processing of claims in collaboration with our quality dept., Marketing and the packaging printers
To check and approve the Agencies costs on monthly base in according with the approved price grid
Attending press approvals Europe-wide;
Attending pre-artwork meetings in collaboration with Marketing, repro agencies and design agencies;
Supporting other Ferrero factories abroad in terms of bigger packaging projects (e.g. launch or re-launch of a brand);
Creation of purchase orders in SAP, if requested;
Ensure all program requirements / standards regarding quality and food safety are implemented, practiced and maintained.
Requirements
Master’s Degree in Design, Graphic or Visual Communication;
Knowledge of packaging design;
Certified technician : printing technology or print media operator;
3-5 years of experience in printing industry; preferably in packaging;
Knowledge of offset (litho), rotogravure and flexo printing as well as finishing knowledge; Knowledge of production process including phases, cycles, production models and Ferrero information systems related to production;
Knowledge of packaging machinery;
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment;
Ability to deal with people from all levels & different departments;
Ability to project management;
Strong math skills.
Italian
English daily
IT skills
Knowledge of SAP
Knowledge of Adobe suite (Photoshop / illustrator / In Design)
Knowledge of Microsoft Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)