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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.

Manufacturing Data Engineer

Work Location: ​Chicago​

 

Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.

Want to make an impact?

 

The Manufacturing Data Engineer will build data infrastructure and dashboards to empower data-driven decisions.  By working with data, the data engineer can consistently provide valuable insights on how Ferrara can improve its competitive advantage through initiatives in manufacturing, cost, quality, efficiency, service, and automation.  The data engineer will be responsible for analytical and process support of our manufacturing facilities.

Ways you will make a difference

 

  • Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements, automating manual processes, and optimizing data delivery and visualization
  • Work with manufacturing stakeholders and IT teams to assist with data related issues and support their data infrastructure needs/requirements
  • Build analytic tools from multiple sources to provide actionable insights into key business performance metrics and find opportunities to grow or improve
  • Use project management skills to keep projects on time and within given constraints (resources, cost, etc)
  • Use data to identify process gaps and inefficiencies within the current environment.  Lead projects to improve/ standardize processes and strengthen controls
  • Collaborate with the plant and IT teams to enhance the way our business utilizes technology, to increase user adoption of technology, and to drive efficiency. Validate new solutions, provide on-site support, and help train users during implementations of new technologies or capabilities
  • Support new initiatives such as new technology and automation from a data standpoint.  Identify ways to extract important information on these new technologies and automations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

 

Skills that will make you successful

 

  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
  • Talents to plan and manage different priorities
  • Ability to work with cross-functional teams across all levels of the organization
  • Skills to influence without authority
  • Building effective relationships among all levels of the organization
  • Being a change management agent
  • Tolerance for ambiguity

Experiences that will support your success

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or technical/business field
  • 4+ years’ experience
  • Demonstrated experience analyzing, data mining, and reporting on large and complex datasets
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Demonstrated knowledge of a data visualization platform (such as Tableau or Power BI)
  • Demonstrated Knowledge of SQL required
  • Knowledge of additional languages such as Python, R, VBA, etc, are a plus
  • Experience in Statistical and Operations Research-based problem solving is a plus
  • Working knowledge of SAP ECC and/or SAP APO is a plus
  • Willingness and ability to travel to our manufacturing sites, largely located in the Chicago area but may include occasional travel to other locations within the United States and International locations

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO).  Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR

Compensation

 

 The salary range for this position is $99,600 to $139,440 annually. 

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.


Nearest Major Market: Chicago

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