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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.

Packaging Supervisor, 2nd Shift

Work Location: Fairfield

Want to make an impact?

Supervises and coordinates activities of production workers by performing daily coaching and mentoring within this food production environment.

Ways you will make a difference

Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustments of machines.

• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.

• Communicates company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.

• Provides input and helps establish work procedures to meet production schedules.

• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.

• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.

• Analyzes and resolves work problems and assists workers in solving work problems.

• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.

• Maintains time and production records. • Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials.

• Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.

• Administers all production and time records for each respective work group, utilizing company computer systems.

• 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.

• Primary tools utilized are computerized requiring specific vocational training or experience in the operation of PC-type "networked" computer applications.

Skills that will make you successful

Proven experience directing employees and operations in the food industry or related manufacturing industry.

Experiences that will support your success

Bachelor's degree in a business discipline preferred or 3-5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we’re proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and 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 role is $75,000 - $90,000 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: Sacramento
Nearest Secondary Market: Fairfield