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Ferrara Candy Company

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><p>At Ferrara, Ferrero, Fox&rsquo;s Burton&rsquo;s, and The Fine Biscuits Company, we&rsquo;re loved by people of all generations for the joy we bring&mdash;and that joy is crafted by our people. Join us and explore a whole world to discover, where your passion will find its place.</p>
<p>Today, Ferrara is the #1 sugar confectioner in the U.S, with global sales in more than 40 countries. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of over 9,000 employees around the world who deliver and create hundreds of iconic and beloved products.</p>
<p>In the U.S., more than 67 million households annually enjoy our popular brands like NERDS&reg;, Brach&rsquo;s&reg;, Jelly Belly&reg;, SweeTARTS&reg;, Laffy Taffy&reg;, and Trolli&reg;. In Brazil, Dori has become a household name with snacking products that include brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100. And, in France, Carambar &amp; Co have earned generations of loyal customers through the timeless appeal of iconic candy and chocolate brands such as Carambar, Lutti, Krema, Poulain, Vichy and Terry&rsquo;s. A privately held company, Ferrara Group is headquartered in Chicago. Ferrara boasts a network of over 30 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia Pacific that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&amp;D facilities.</p>
<p>Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-/</p>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><p>Supervisor, Quality 2nd Shift
</p></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Work Location: DeKalb<br>
</b></div></div><div></div><div><div><i>Due to the highly interactive nature of this manufacturing position, in-person attendance and flexibility are essential for supporting production schedules, effective communication and collaboration, real-time problem solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives. Schedules may vary and are subject to change.</i></div><br>
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Core Hours: 3pm-12am</i></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><b><br>
Want to make an impact?</b></div>
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The Supervisor, Quality, reporting to the Manager, Quality, is a hands-on leader who keeps our products safe, our standards high, and our teams performing at their best. You&rsquo;ll supervise and coach technicians and leads, drive daily performance, and partner across teams to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. You&rsquo;ll also help strengthen Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and champion a culture of continuous improvement.</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Ways you will make a difference</b></div>
</div><div><ul><li>Accountable for quality and food safety practices during operations</li><li>Maintains holds and develops corrective actions (CAPA) by utilizing root cause analysis as necessary and monitors CAPA for effectiveness</li><li>Scheduling/approving timecards in time and attendance system, assigning tasks and providing ongoing training/mentoring</li><li>Monitors processes and procedures to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement</li><li>Initiates and tracks trend NCRs/CAPAs for all deviations</li><li>Be a part of the internal audit team and participates actively in the scheduled food safety and facility GMP audits</li><li>Co-ordinate the pre-op, post-op and glass/brittle plastic inspections</li><li>Acts as a communication liaison between management and quality staff to support corporate and plant-driven initiatives</li><li>As part of the food safety team, maintains the food safety plan and updates SOPs as required</li><li>Ensures training of associates at all levels on quality programs</li><li>Interact with other supervisors/managers within Ferrara to share best practices</li><li>Perform and maintain the environmental monitoring program and product testing program</li><li>Trend the monthly KPI data for the Quality Manager and assist in preparing reports for senior leadership management</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Skills that will make you successful</b></div>
</div><div><ul><li>Demonstrated Leadership experience</li><li>Great communication and interpersonal skills</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Experiences that will support your success</b></div>
</div><div><ul><li>B.S. Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or other related field preferred</li><li>HACCP certification, PCQI certification and GFSI audits experience such as FSSC ISO 22000 or SQF a plus</li><li>Minimum 2 years&rsquo; experience in a food manufacturing leadership role</li><li>Previous sanitation experience strongly preferred</li><li>System experience: SAP S4Hana (preferred), Red Zone, TraceGains, SharePoint, Microsoft Office products</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>
What We Offer</b></div>
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At Ferrara, we&rsquo;re proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). <i>Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at</i><i> </i><i>https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR</i></div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Compensation</b></div>
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The salary range for this role is <b>$81,225 to $113,715</b> annually.</div></div></div></div>
</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><p>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY</p><p>
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.</p></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Supervisor, Quality 2nd Shift

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><p>At Ferrara, Ferrero, Fox&rsquo;s Burton&rsquo;s, and The Fine Biscuits Company, we&rsquo;re loved by people of all generations for the joy we bring&mdash;and that joy is crafted by our people. Join us and explore a whole world to discover, where your passion will find its place.</p>
<p>Today, Ferrara is the #1 sugar confectioner in the U.S, with global sales in more than 40 countries. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of over 9,000 employees around the world who deliver and create hundreds of iconic and beloved products.</p>
<p>In the U.S., more than 67 million households annually enjoy our popular brands like NERDS&reg;, Brach&rsquo;s&reg;, Jelly Belly&reg;, SweeTARTS&reg;, Laffy Taffy&reg;, and Trolli&reg;. In Brazil, Dori has become a household name with snacking products that include brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100. And, in France, Carambar &amp; Co have earned generations of loyal customers through the timeless appeal of iconic candy and chocolate brands such as Carambar, Lutti, Krema, Poulain, Vichy and Terry&rsquo;s. A privately held company, Ferrara Group is headquartered in Chicago. Ferrara boasts a network of over 30 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia Pacific that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&amp;D facilities.</p>
<p>Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-/</p>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><p>Production Supervisor
</p></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Work Location: Forest Park
</b></div></div><div><div><i>Due to the highly interactive nature of this manufacturing position, in-person attendance and flexibility are essential for supporting production schedules, effective communication and collaboration, real-time problem solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives. Schedules may vary and are subject to change. Hours are 4pm-4am, 4-3 schedule.</i></div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Want to make an impact?</b></div>
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The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising hourly employees and executing production and logistics plans. The Production Supervisor is responsible for overall operations of the Mogul department, including warehouse, labor relations, production, site security, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. This Supervisor also partners cross-functionally to develop and execute continuous improvement initiatives, and promotes a culture of quality and safety across the department.</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Ways you will make a difference</b></div>
</div><div><ul><li>Supervise the execution of production and logistics plans through operators and other hourly labor in production and warehouse functions</li>
<li>Participate in the development and implementation of plans and policies to ensure compliance in all areas of responsibility</li>
<li>Operate production lines in accordance with FDA guidelines, GMPs, and HACCP/SQF program guidelines</li>
<li>Direct and guide operators and their activities in execution of production and/or logistics plans (receiving, processing, mixing, baking, packaging, shipping, etc)</li>
<li>Responsible for shift change management and communication as well as daily production standards and labor reconciliation</li>
<li>Develop employees to ensure compliance and achieve quality</li>
<li>Resolve problems and mitigate operational issues that result in negative performance</li>
<li>Support Lean Training as directed by Operations Manager</li>
<li>Owns regulatory compliance and food safety process, including: proper sanitary condition, allergen control, pest control, food safety policy, employee safety policies and procedures, and maintaining MCRS sustainability standards</li>
<li>Participate in daily food review</li>
<li>Support and execute relevant projects as needed</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>Skills that will make you successful</b></div>
</div><div><ul><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills</li>
<li>Effective time management abilities</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to manage complexity</li>
<li>Independent, self-sufficient with a strong sense of urgency</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>Experiences that will support your success</b></div>
</div><div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field strongly preferred</li>
<li>Minimum 2 years experience in leadership role in manufacturing</li>
<li>Previous manufacturing experience, with experience managing complex continuous improvement initiatives</li>
<li>Experience working with SAP or similar ERP system</li>
<li>Understanding of GMP principles</li>
<li>Process, packing, and mechanical experience</li>
<li>Experience managing people, with ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite</li>
<li>Understanding of LEAN Manufacturing Principals</li>
<li>Experience using RedZone a plus</li>
<li>Knowledge of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) pillars a plus</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>What We Offer</b></div>
</div><div><div>
At Ferrara, we&rsquo;re proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). <i>Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at</i><i> </i><i>https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR</i></div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Compensation</b></div>
</div><div><div>
The salary range for this role is <b>$81,225-$113,715</b> annually.</div></div></div></div>
</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><p>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY</p><p>
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.</p><br>
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<b>Nearest Major Market: </b>Chicago</p></div></div></div><p></p>

Production Supervisor

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Supervisor, Quality 2nd Shift

Production Supervisor