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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: Fairfield

Want to make an impact?

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervision of plant maintenance personnel for their assigned shift. Responsibility includes supervision of assigned employees, assignment of work to plant maintenance personnel, coordinating proper maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of plant equipment.

Ways you will make a difference

Assigns work schedules to shift personnel through direction of Maintenance Manager.

Supervises and advises plant maintenance personnel on work assigned.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. High amount of time can be spent in working areas with elevated noise where hearing protection is required. High amount of time can be spent working in areas where eye protection is required. High amount of time can be spent working at elevated heights up to 35'.High amount of time can be spent working with items of elevated temperatures, including steam systems and cooked candy slurry. High amount of time can be spent working with items under pressure and vacuum, including steam, compressed air, and liquids pumped under pressure and vacuum. Employee will be working with and around all areas of plant facility and offices. This will include: high and low speed moving equipment; process batching, cooking, mixing and molding systems; coating systems; packaging systems; steam boilers and steam piping systems; refrigeration systems, HVAC equipment; 480/277 volt electrical systems; 208/120 electrical systems; industrial control, both electrical and pneumatic; compressed air piping and compressed air systems; machine shop equipment; and material handling equipment and vehicles, including personnel lifts.

Interfaces with other shift Maintenance Supervisors to coordinate daily work transfer.

Interfaces with all Departmental Supervisors to ensure that plant equipment is maintained and kept in a functional and safe order.

Evaluate and make suggestions through manager/management for potential training opportunities and department enhancements.

Addresses safety issues and sanitation issues that require immediate attention.

Ensures that all plant and facility equipment are maintained in a normal, safe and running condition.

Supervises troubleshooting of all plant and facility equipment and advises mechanics on proper troubleshooting techniques.

Supervises shop work and fabrication to ensure it is performed in a safe and proper manner.

Monitors preventative maintenance and lubrication schedules to meet scheduled due dates.

Interfaces with outside contractors when contracted work is scheduled during assigned shifts.

Communicates company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.

Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.

Maintains time and maintenance records.

Directs the Service/Sanitation crew as necessary.

Inherent in each position is a general duty to maintain each respective work area in a safe and sanitary condition. Regular, predictable, full-time attendance is required as an essential function of this position. The employee may be required to perform other such duties within the scope of their employment as may be assigned. The employee must also possess the ability to take direction, follow instructions, work with others, follow work rules and schedules, and focus on details.

Supervises directly all bargaining unit employees assigned to their respective department.

Skills that will make you successful

Agility
Coaching and leadership skills
Organization and time management skills
Problem solving capabilities

Experiences that will support your success

Bachelor's degree preferred
3-5 years relevant experience
Demonstrated leadership experience
Microsoft Office Suite Experience
Ability to use drafting software (AutoCAD / Visio) to perform basic updates on drawings
ERP/CMMS systems experience
PLC programming a plus

Compensation: $95,000-105,000 annually depending on experience

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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.