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We have a current opening for a VP Food Safety & Quality North America for Co-Packers and Co-Manufacturers and are actively reviewing applications.
Ferrero is anything but ordinary!
Ferrero is a global company that is privately owned by the Ferrero family. The company has grown from the small Italian confectionary shop in Alba, Italy to become the third largest confectionary manufacturer in the world, producing famous market-leading brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, and Kinder Joy®.
With new innovations and exciting expansions plans in place, there has never been a better time to join the Ferrero Group and be extraordinary with us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The VP Food Safety & Quality for Co-Manufacturing in North America leads the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Food Safety & Quality standards in Co-Manufacturers, Co-Packers (20/30 plants) located in the US and Canada. This position drives the Quality and Food Safety programs for all Ferrero businesses (Chocolate, Cookies, Frozen Bakery, etc.) in partnership with our Copackers and Co-Manufacturers and in collaboration with all Ferrero functions involved.
Reporting to the SVP Food Safety & Quality North America, you will be a member of the FSQ Leadership team in the area, managing a team of associates.
This position is key to support our expansion, in developing partnerships with our Co-manufacturing, enabling agility and speed, while securing Quality and Food Safety, to support innovation and production of our expanding product portfolio.
Main Responsibilities:
- Define and propose to the Area SVP FS Quality a strategy for Co-Manufacturers
- Identify priorities and resources for establishing compliance to Ferrero standard and for improving performance versus KPI’s.
- Define and coordinate the execution of the audits program of CMD
- Maintain and update the CMD quality standard and requirement in collaboration with Central Ferrero Group Food Safety and quality functions
- Lead qualification and disqualification process
- Assure that Root cause analysis and Correctives actions are defined and implemented for major and critical Non Conformities
- Manage programs implementation at each CMD
- Communicate clearly directions, programs, projects, status with level of details adapted to the audience (Working team or High level executives)
- Coordinate crisis management at Co-Manufacturers, from risk assessment to Correctives actions, assure traceability in collaboration with supply chain and co-manufacturers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Food Science / Food Technology
- Experience with Co-Manufacturing, Co-Packing in the food industry in the US
- Previous experience in a Plant Food Safety manager role, or in a significant role in Food manufacturing
- Experience in auditing and or managing a team of auditors
- Experience with R&D and innovation a plus
- Crisis management experience
- Education Allergen management, Pathogens
- Root cause analysis and improvement plans education and practice
- Good knowledge of FDA FSMA Preventives controls, CFIA a plus
- Team building and management experience
- Leadership skills, ability to define and drive an agenda and programs cross functionally and with external third party partners
- Strong presentation skills, detailed or high executive level
- Ability to lead and influence others, build trust and partnerships with Co-Manufacturers
COMPENSATION
The base compensation range for this position is $169,317 - $225,756. 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.
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.
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.
Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.
Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
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!
- Apply
Complete your online application, upload your CV and include brief cover letter to help us understand your experience and interests
- Assess
Our HR team will arrange a phone or video interview if we feel your qualifications are a good match for the job
- 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.
INTRODUCTION
We have a current opening for a VP Food Safety & Quality North America for Co-Packers and Co-Manufacturers and are actively reviewing applications.
Ferrero is anything but ordinary!
Ferrero is a global company that is privately owned by the Ferrero family. The company has grown from the small Italian confectionary shop in Alba, Italy to become the third largest confectionary manufacturer in the world, producing famous market-leading brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, and Kinder Joy®.
With new innovations and exciting expansions plans in place, there has never been a better time to join the Ferrero Group and be extraordinary with us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The VP Food Safety & Quality for Co-Manufacturing in North America leads the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Food Safety & Quality standards in Co-Manufacturers, Co-Packers (20/30 plants) located in the US and Canada. This position drives the Quality and Food Safety programs for all Ferrero businesses (Chocolate, Cookies, Frozen Bakery, etc.) in partnership with our Copackers and Co-Manufacturers and in collaboration with all Ferrero functions involved.
Reporting to the SVP Food Safety & Quality North America, you will be a member of the FSQ Leadership team in the area, managing a team of associates.
This position is key to support our expansion, in developing partnerships with our Co-manufacturing, enabling agility and speed, while securing Quality and Food Safety, to support innovation and production of our expanding product portfolio.
Main Responsibilities:
- Define and propose to the Area SVP FS Quality a strategy for Co-Manufacturers
- Identify priorities and resources for establishing compliance to Ferrero standard and for improving performance versus KPI’s.
- Define and coordinate the execution of the audits program of CMD
- Maintain and update the CMD quality standard and requirement in collaboration with Central Ferrero Group Food Safety and quality functions
- Lead qualification and disqualification process
- Assure that Root cause analysis and Correctives actions are defined and implemented for major and critical Non Conformities
- Manage programs implementation at each CMD
- Communicate clearly directions, programs, projects, status with level of details adapted to the audience (Working team or High level executives)
- Coordinate crisis management at Co-Manufacturers, from risk assessment to Correctives actions, assure traceability in collaboration with supply chain and co-manufacturers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Food Science / Food Technology
- Experience with Co-Manufacturing, Co-Packing in the food industry in the US
- Previous experience in a Plant Food Safety manager role, or in a significant role in Food manufacturing
- Experience in auditing and or managing a team of auditors
- Experience with R&D and innovation a plus
- Crisis management experience
- Education Allergen management, Pathogens
- Root cause analysis and improvement plans education and practice
- Good knowledge of FDA FSMA Preventives controls, CFIA a plus
- Team building and management experience
- Leadership skills, ability to define and drive an agenda and programs cross functionally and with external third party partners
- Strong presentation skills, detailed or high executive level
- Ability to lead and influence others, build trust and partnerships with Co-Manufacturers
COMPENSATION
The base compensation range for this position is $169,317 - $225,756. 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.
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.
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.
Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.
Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
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!
- Apply
Complete your online application, upload your CV and include brief cover letter to help us understand your experience and interests
- Assess
Our HR team will arrange a phone or video interview if we feel your qualifications are a good match for the job
- 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.
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Map your degree to the SOC code
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation by matching your degree field to the role's SOC code. For VP Product, degrees in computer science, business, or engineering carry more weight than general management credentials when the employer writes the LCA.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofits attached to universities, and qualifying research organizations can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery exposure. VP Product roles exist at these institutions, and cap-exempt status removes the April timing constraint entirely.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsors
Pull up DOL Labor Condition Application filing history on Migrate Mate to confirm which companies have sponsored VP-level product roles before. Past LCA filings for senior product titles signal an employer who understands the sponsorship process.
Clarify prevailing wage level before signing
VP Product roles typically fall at DOL wage Level III or IV. Run the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer to confirm the employer's listed wage meets the prevailing threshold for your metro area and SOC code.
Negotiate premium processing into your offer terms
Standard H-1B adjudication can take several months. Ask the employer to commit to premium processing during offer negotiations, not after signing, so your start date doesn't slip past your OPT or grace period expiry.
Document your product leadership scope for the petition
USCIS scrutinizes whether a VP title genuinely requires a specialty-degree background. Prepare a detailed job duties summary showing strategic product decisions, cross-functional oversight, and technical judgment that only a degreed specialist could perform.
H-1B Visa VP Product: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a VP Product role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer can demonstrate the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as computer science, engineering, or business. Generic management duties without a direct degree requirement can attract USCIS scrutiny, so the job description needs to emphasize technical product judgment, not just team oversight.
How do I find companies that have actually sponsored H-1B visas for VP Product roles?
Search Migrate Mate using the VP Product job title filter. The platform surfaces employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history for senior product roles, so you're targeting companies that have already navigated H-1B sponsorship at this level rather than guessing from job postings alone.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from a VP Product role?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new sponsor, change status, or depart the U.S. Given VP Product searches can run three to six months, starting your job search immediately after a layoff rather than waiting is the practical approach. Your new employer files a fresh H-1B transfer petition.
Can a startup sponsor my H-1B for a VP Product position?
Yes, startups can sponsor H-1B visas as long as they have a valid EIN, can demonstrate ability to pay the prevailing wage, and the role meets specialty occupation standards. USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence asking for financials or investor documentation, so the employer's financial stability documentation needs to be thorough.
Does the O*NET classification for my role affect my H-1B petition?
It does. The SOC code assigned to your role determines which DOL prevailing wage level applies and shapes how USCIS evaluates specialty occupation status. VP Product roles most commonly map to General and Operations Managers or Computer and Information Systems Managers in O*NET. Your employer's attorney should confirm the SOC code matches the actual job duties before filing.