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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 Supervisor-Overnight Shift

Job Location: Bellwood

Want to make an impact?

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 assigned shift, including: warehouse, labor relations, production, site security, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. This position is over our 3rd shift Laffy Taffy lines.

Ways you will make a difference

Supervise the execution of production and logistics plans through operators and other hourly labor in production and warehouse functions
Participate in the development and implementation of plans and policies to ensure compliance in all areas of responsibility
Operate production lines in accordance with FDA guidelines, GMPs, and HACCP/SQF program guidelines
Direct and guide operators and their activities in execution of production and/or logistics plans (receiving, processing, mixing, baking, packaging, shipping, etc)
Responsible for shift change management and communication as well as daily production standards and labor reconciliation
Develop employees to ensure compliance and achieve quality
Resolve problems and mitigate operational issues that result in negative performance
Support Lean Training as directed by Operations Manager
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
Participate in daily food review
Support and execute relevant projects as needed

Skills that will make you successful

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred
Minimum 2 years experience
Previous manufacturing experience
Experience working with SAP
Understanding of GMP principles
Process, packing, and mechanical experience strongly preferred
Experience managing people, with ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization

Experiences that will support your success

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Effective time management
Demonstrated ability to manage complexity
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Independent, self-sufficient with a strong sense of urgency

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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.