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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.

Storeroom Supervisor

Work Location: DeKalb

Want to make an impact?

The Storeroom Supervisor plays a pivotal role in the seamless operation of our manufacturing facility by overseeing the management of spare parts and maintenance materials. The Storeroom Supervisor maintains optimal inventory levels, supports maintenance activities, and upholds the highest standards of safety and compliance.

Ways you will make a difference

· Supervise daily operations of the storeroom, ensuring accurate receipt, storage, and issuance of maintenance parts and supplies

· Implement and maintain inventory control procedures to achieve high inventory accuracy and availability

· Coordinate with Maintenance and Production teams to forecast and fulfill parts requirements proactively

· Establish and maintain kitting process for planned work

· Manage procurement processes, including sourcing, ordering, and vendor relations to ensure timely availability of critical components

· Maintain a clean, organized, and safe storeroom environment, adhering to 5S principles and safety regulations

· Utilize SAP to track inventory movements, generate reports, and analyze usage patterns

· Maintain and track KPIs including cycle count accuracy, inventory levels, stock outs, emergency shipment costs, and inventory turns

· Identify and drive cost saving initiatives with the Storeroom function

· Train and develop storeroom staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support plant-wide initiatives and drive operational excellence

· Ensure compliance with company policies, GMPs, and regulatory requirements

· Perform other duties as assigned to support success of the Maintenance and Production departments

Skills that will make you successful

· Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions to optimize inventory levels and storeroom operations

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to effectively lead and collaborate with other departments

· Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail

· Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

· Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team in a fast-paced setting

Experiences that will support your success

· Bachelor’s degree preferred

· 3-5 years of experience in storeroom or inventory management within a manufacturing environment

· Experience with procurement and inventory processes as well as vendor management

· Familiarity with maintenance operations and the role of spare parts in equipment reliability

· Proficiency with inventory management systems, preferably SAP

· Experience reading technical machine diagrams

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

$80,325 to $112,455 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.