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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.

Quality Manager

Job Location: Chicago

Want to make an impact?

The Quality Manager provides leadership, direction, and oversight to the plant for quality and food safety. This role exists to ensure the plant delivers the required standards of quality and food safety according to Ferrara policies, procedures, and practices. The Quality Manager is also responsible for implementing and monitoring quality activities related to commercial logistics and points of sales quality.

Ways you will make a difference

Responsible for holistic warehouse quality and food safety program direction and results

Direct the quality activities of the assigned plant/distribution site

Manages all Quality personnel

Manages contamination prevention programs

Investigates, acts, and resolves customer quality issues at all assigned locations

Develops and Manages quality KPI objectives

Provides Quality and Food Safety training

Implements product traceability improvements

Manages housekeeping improvements and inspection methods

Skills that will make you successful

Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills

Auditing and assessment skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of food laws and regulations

Understanding of basic food safety principles

Experiences that will support your success

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, or Quality related field

Minimum 5 years management experience

Experience in food industry/CPG strongly preferred

HACCP Certification

FSMA, PCQI, GFSI certifications preferred

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.