Plant PMO

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 looking for a talented Plant PMO to join our Ferrero factory in Manisa—home to some of the world’s most beloved brands, including Nutella, Kinder Pingui, and Kinder Milk-Slice.
In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the Plant Manager, supporting governance and driving coordination across multiple departments to ensure operational excellence and alignment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Plant Manager to define and implement the plant’s governance structure (e.g., meetings), ensuring effective coordination across all departments and stakeholders


• Support the development of the Plant’s Master Plan, identifying strategic priorities, shaping a 3-year roadmap, and consolidating departmental inputs in alignment with Central/Area teams


• Monitor and track progress of Master Plan initiatives in collaboration with the plant leadership team


• Lead the local budgeting process and oversee ongoing performance tracking through regular monthly closure meetings, ensuring alignment across all SQCDME dimensions


• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration by supporting internal communication initiatives, including plant presentations, visits, workshops, and team activities


• Act as Project Manager for major cross-functional initiatives, fostering collaboration and promoting structured project management practices across the organization

Who We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering preferred)


• Approximately 8 years or more of relevant work experience preferred


• Proven operational leadership skills, with experience in management systems and complex project delivery


• Strong people and stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to build and align diverse teams


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in both English and Turkish