Barilla is an Italian family-owned food company. Established in 1877, it’s now an international Group present in more than 100 countries.
A world leader in the markets of pasta and ready–to–use sauces in continental Europe, bakery products in Italy and crispbread in Scandinavia, the Barilla Group is recognized worldwide as a symbol of Italian know–how.
“Good for You, Good for the Planet” is Barilla’s purpose and the only way each person in the Group works and of which is ambassador. It means caring for the wellbeing of people and the planet in everything Barilla does, from the field to consumption.
Barilla Eastern Europe offices are in Athens, and Barilla Hellas production sites are in Thiva, and Volos.
Supply Chain Graduate Trainee Barilla Hellas, Thiva
Are you ready to start your career path with inspiration? Barilla Hellas is welcoming the next generation of executives with the 2-year graduate program “Your Power is our Secret Ingredient”. As a leader in the food industry, we are making your dream come true with a special Employment and Educational Program: Are you up for a challenge? Do you like taking initiatives, and enjoy expanding your professional background? Then join us, and make it happen!
During this two-year program, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the business performance and strategy with your unique, personal footprint in four different functions: Manufacturing, Production Planning, Technical, and Logistics. What is your super-power? It is time for you to release your power and become the new secret “ingredient” of Barilla Hellas!
• Manufacturing
You will contribute to the proper operation of high speed automated production and packaging equipment, contribute to constant improvement of production procedure, while you will participate in the identification of new areas of improvement in terms of quality, Environmental sustainability, Health & Safety, cost reduction and performance increase.
• Production planning
You will assist in the correct supply and production planning while assuring that raw/packaging materials remain in line with production. Moreover you will facilitate the constant cooperation of all plant’s functional areas in order to set and implement projects related to planning processes and continuous improvement.
• Technical
You will support the continuous maintenance procedures of the production facilities by organizing day-to-day corrective activities, assisting in the coordination and inspection of all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) work orders, while suggesting interventions, proposing investment projects to promote productivity, maximize performance and guarantying a safe working environment.
• Logistics
You will actively participate in the coordination and monitoring of supply chain operations, to ensure the efficient goods’ distribution in the Eastern Europe markets, in alignment with logistics’ contractual agreements and Barilla policies.
Your Profile
- A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science, or a comparable area of studies
- A Master’s Degree will be considered an asset
- Problem solving and analytical skills, strong communication skills in both Greek and English
- High level of autonomy, proactivity and engagement as well as being a team player
- With your eagerness to learn and develop you are ready to shape your own career path and the future of Barilla
- Genuine interest in empowering Diversity & Inclusion activities
Our Offer
- You will start with a 2-year contract with Barilla Hellas in a fascinating rotation program
- You will be given a high level of responsibility, cross functional projects that will ultimately help you grow along your individual career path
- You will receive along the on-the-job training regular feedback, and participate in Barilla Hellas mentoring Program
- You will have an opportunity to expand your knowledge and grow with our learning & development programs
Barilla is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Barilla to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances, nationally and internationally. Other classifications include, but are not limited to, family status, health status, multicultural differences, political ideas and sexual orientation.
