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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.

Reliability Coordinator

Job Location: Bellwood

Want to make an impact?

The Reliability Specialist is responsible for supporting factory to enable and deliver asset Maintenance according to the Ferrara Strategy (using TPM as the multi-disciplined approach to maintain/improve fixed assets, and AMM to manage their life cycle) with a goal of sustainable and long term low cost of production and high reliability, and not the immediate correction of daily losses.
The Reliability Specialist is also responsible for partnering with the factory to establish a “Continuous Improvement and Zero Loss” culture in Maintenance, consistent with the principles of Lean and Reliability Centered Maintenance. The Reliability Specialist must actively champion the RCM program and initiatives. The position provides support and coaching within the factory in loss elimination, risk management and life cycle asset management (LCAM). Assist in Master plan & Skill development to transition to and sustain a proactive - planned maintenance program.

Ways you will make a difference

Skills that will make you successful

Recognized skills in Engineering and Maintenance.

•   Knowledge, understanding, and passion for continuous improvement methodologies.
•   Knowledge and understanding of the cost drivers of Maintenance in manufacturing operations..
•   Good working knowledge of CMMS systems (Maximo preferred) with the ability to mine and analyze data for trends/reports.
•   Analytical and problem solving skills
•   Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•   The ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, including managers, technicians, operators and subject matter experts
•   Able to organize, coordinate, and direct users and teams
•   Able to interpret blue prints and machine manuals
•   Able to write maintenance related SOPs, PM schedules, Job plans, etc.
•   Good understanding of Preventive and Predictive maintenance tasks and their implementation
•   Strong oral and written communications abilities
•   Solid analytical and technical skills
•   Excellent presentation skills
•   Project Engineering/Management.

Experiences that will support your success

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Maintenance & Reliability, Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Chemical or equivalent) preferred or equivalent work experience and relevant certifications (i.e., SMRP, CMRP).

Minimum 5 years experience in Engineering and/or Maintenance field with direct experience in leading and engaging technicians with equipment modifications and improvements. TPM experience, Maintenance Planning and/or supervision a plus.

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.