Packaging Quality Auditor Job at Ferrero, Chicago, IL

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  • Ferrero
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Location: Chicago, IL

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Packaging Quality Auditor to join our North American Packaging Quality team in Chicago. Reporting to the Head of Quality Packaging North America, you will be responsible for ensuring packaging quality, supplier compliance, and the successful launch of packaging changes and projects across the region.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Oversee packaging quality activities and guarantee compliance with suppliers.
  • Manage technical auditing tasks and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and ensure alignment with North American specification changes.
  • Review and assess the quality of new packaging materials and suppliers.
  • Provide technical support throughout packaging development and implementation.
  • Champion knowledge-sharing across teams and promote best practices within Ferrero.
  • Drive visibility and recognition for packaging contributions across the Area.

About You:

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or a related field (e.g., Chemical Engineering).

Industry Experience: 5-10 years in the packaging industry, with direct expertise in North American packaging regulations (FDA & CFIA).

Standards & Compliance : Strong knowledge of GFSI-approved standards (FSSC, BRC-GS, SQF) and preferred certifications such as HACCP and PCQI.

Auditing: Proven experience leading second-party audits, including planning, execution, and monitoring.

Technical Knowledge : Solid understanding of packaging processes, production, development, and information systems.

Environmental & Safety: Familiarity with international standards (ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and local safety/environmental regulations.

Collaboration: Experience liaising with local and global packaging functions to support new projects, innovations, and sustainability initiatives.

Competencies:

  • Ability to ensure NAM Packaging Compliance across quality, functionality, regulatory, and cost-effectiveness standards.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
  • Proactive, strategic mindset with capacity to deliver results under minimal supervision.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; fluent in English (verbal and written).
  • Team-oriented, with the ability to collaborate across diverse cultures and functions.
  • Comfortable working under tight deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
  • Willingness to travel to auditing sites withing North America and Canada.

Our Benefits & Perks:

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Compensation Data:

The base salary range for this position is $94,896 - $126,528 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

 

In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits. Learn more about our benefits at .

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 sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at .

DE&I at Ferrero:

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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Ferrero N.A. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

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