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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.

Maintenance Supervisor, 3rd Shift

Job Location: Chicago

Want to make an impact?

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for maintaining organization of the Maintenance Department through effective supervision of personnel. The Maintenance Supervisor provides leadership, direction, and education to the crafts, programs, and policies and procedures. The position is responsible for enforcing company, plant, and department policies, enforcing safety and sanitation hygiene rules, providing education and cross-training resources, supervising administration for departmental personnel, and other managerial tasks as needed.

Ways you will make a difference

- Provide exceptional leadership to assigned personnel

- Empower employees to make decisions, expand their knowledge, and grow in their careers with Ferrara

- Uphold all safety and sanitation procedures of the plant

- Educate employees on craft-specifics, providing training as needed

- Manage all administrative details for personnel, including time off requests, paperwork, training, supplies, and more

Skills that will make you successful

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

- Experience with maintenance management systems and computer software (such as Microsoft Access) a plus

- Maximo experience a plus

- Excellent interpersonal skills

- Solid oral and written communication skills

- Eagerness to both learn new processes and to help educate others

Experiences that will support your success

- HS Diploma or GED and a 2 year Associate’s Degree in Technical field required

- Experience leading a team of employees with varying levels of experience

- Understanding of plant/manufacturing maintenance

- Knowledge of manufacturing safety standards and procedures

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.