Plant Operations Manager

3 hours ago


Halstead, Kent, United Kingdom Ferrero Full time
About the Opportunity

Ferrero is seeking a skilled Plant Controller to lead financial activities at one of our manufacturing sites in Halstead, Essex. As the key financial lead for industrial performance, you will be responsible for managing plant inventories, fixed assets, and driving cost-efficiency initiatives.

Main Responsibilities
  1. Budgeting and forecasting production costs and efficiencies based on up-to-date plans.
  2. Conducting variance analysis to assess performance against previous years and institutional scenarios.
  3. Ensuring timely and accurate completion of month-end processes, adhering to strict deadlines.
  4. Leading the budgeting and forecasting framework, gathering and analysing inputs for financial costs and industrial performance changes.
  5. Validating industrial production costs in collaboration with local R&D, plant, and central controlling teams.
  6. Safeguarding the plant's assets by establishing and monitoring internal controls.
  7. Managing the workforce model, evaluating productivity, absenteeism, and working hours required to meet production demand.
Requirements and Expectations

For this role, you should have experience in month-end reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, ideally within the FMCG or Manufacturing sectors. Strong technical and analytical skills are essential, along with excellent communication and leadership abilities.

About Ferrero

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook, represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in over 170. We value diversity, inclusion, and innovation, and we are committed to building a culture where all employees feel welcome and appreciated.



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