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This position serves as the central point of coordination between Operations, Human Resources, Scheduling, and hourly employees to manage daily workforce coverage, employee call-offs, overtime assignments, shift vacancies, and staffing adjustments.\nThe role requires the ability to interpret and apply union contract language, seniority requirements, job bid processes, and employee qualification standards while balancing operational needs and labor compliance. The Workforce Specialist directly impacts production continuity, labor efficiency, overtime administration, and workforce utilization.\nMain Responsibilities:\nCoordinate staffing coverage for all production shifts.\nManage employee call-offs and staffing shortages.\nFill overtime requirements in accordance with labor agreement guidelines.\nApply seniority, bid processes, and qualification requirements when making staffing decisions.\nPartner with Production Supervisors, Scheduling, and Human Resources to maintain workforce continuity.\nMaintain staffing records, tracking coverage, and workforce reporting.\nMust be able to support with training documentation, line accountability, data entry to various system like ICE, SAP, and update shadow boards daily\nAbout You:\nProficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. \nBasic working knowledge of SAP preferred. \nExperience with Power BI reporting preferred. \nAbility to work any shift as required, including: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.\n3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.\n11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.\n\nMust be able to work flexible schedules and shift assignments to support operational needs. \nMust be available to work extended shifts, including 12-hour shifts, weekends, holiday and off-shift staffing to support 24/7 operations\nArtificial Intelligence Disclosure\nAs part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.\nWhat We Offer:\nCareers with caring built in - discover our benefits here.\nThe base salary range for this position is $62,000-$66,560 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.\nIn addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.\nAbout Ferrero:\nFerrero 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 ferrero.com.\nDE&I at Ferrero:\nFerrero 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.\nFind out more here.\nFerrero 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.\nFerrero 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. 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