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For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.

Production Lead Machine Operator-2nd Shift

Job Location: Bellwood

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Position Summary

In addition to performing the duties of Machine Operator, the Lead Machine Operator will lead a team to provide guidance on safety, quality, productivity and efficiency.

Ways you will make a difference

Essential Accountabilities:
   Leads production employees in a production environment, plans and assigns work, implements policies, procedures, and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.
   Responsible for adherence to required quality & food safety laws, regulations, company policies and practices.
   Ensures a safe work environment and reports all observed safety hazards to managers
   Schedules employees on a daily basis according to work order
   Monitors departmental performance measures and provides regular process reports to Supervisor
   Ability to investigate disciplinary matters at the direction of management
   Performs accident investigation reports
   Performs production reports on a daily basis
   Performs down time reports on a daily basis
   Back-up to Supervisor in his/her absence
   Train new employees

Skills that will make you successful

Knowledge, Skills, Education and Experience:

   Possess people management skills (coaching, motivation, relations, etc.) at hourly level.
   Capable of being analytical, focus on root-cause-analysis, and decision making abilities.
   Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to carry out detailed written and/or oral instructions
   Promote teamwork, possess a good attitude, and exhibit flexibility and willingness to perform tasks as needed
   Ability to problem solve by adjusting variables in standardized situations
   Ability to work with minimum supervision
   Must possess good judgment, planning and organizational skills
   Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast paced, high stress manufacturing environment
   Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods; ability to bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 50 pounds
   Basic mathematical skills
   High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experiences that will support your success

Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

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.