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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 Planner

Work Location: Itasca

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 Maintenance Planner ensures efficiency and reliability of our production operations and is responsible for developing, maintaining, and continuously improving maintenance plans, including Preventative, Predictive, and Corrective Maintenance. The Maintenance Planner builds the bill of materials, maintenance assemblies, and task lists and uses SAP to updated the computerized maintenance management system. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Planner works with the Maintenance team to create the weekly work plan and partners with production to ensure the integrity of the weekly maintenance plan.

Ways you will make a difference

• Develop and implement Preventative Maintenance and Predictive Maintenance tasks and plans, validating new plans in collaboration with Mechanics and department leaders
• Maintain and update the plant’s SAP database
• Schedule Preventative Maintenance for facility maintenance, including electrical substations, boilers, air compressors, and instrumentation within the plant
• Ensure planned work is completed by Mechanics
• Support Production Supervisors in emergency work priority determinations
• Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors, including creating purchase requisitions and sourcing vendors
• Collaborate with storeroom staff on spare parts issuance, assignment of parts for work orders, and inventory level management

Skills that will make you successful

• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance techniques
• Understanding of Preventative and Predictive Maintenance principles and implementation
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to approach problems with innovative solutions
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across various teams
• Organization and time-management skills

Experiences that will support your success

• Completion of two-year technical maintenance program, formal apprenticeship, or related education required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in maintenance field, preferably in food industry/CPG environment
• SAP or similar CMMS platform proficiency
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Previous Maintenance Planner or Maintenance Supervisor experience a plus

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

$85,680-$125,520 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