Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create AlertFor 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.Sr. Manager, OperationsItasca, ILDue 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 Senior Operations Manager is responsible for daily operations and enforces standards of Safety, Food Safety, Quality, and Productivity of the Itasca Factory. The Senior Operations Manager ensures compliance with Ferrara quality and food safety policies, procedures, and applicable standards while overseeing day-to-day production and people management.Ways you will make a differenceOversee day-to-day production activities of finished goods to ensure smooth and efficient plant operationMonitor safety, quality, and sanitation standards to ensure compliance with company standardsEnsure compliance of plant Quality Control programs to meet all Food Safety/Quality objectives in process reliability, product quality, product standards, specifications, and consumer complaint reductions. Monitor operations, evaluate operation efficiencies, and correct errors in a timely mannerEmphasize Continuous Improvement processes in all aspects of plant operation. Analyze and recommend improvements and modifications to improve overall plant operation efficiencies, quality, costs, safety, and sanitationDevelop and maintain key results and performance standards; conduct performance evaluationsProvide guidance, support, and coaching assistance as appropriate to maximize plant effectiveness and maximize operational effectiveness by regular communication with all support functionsParticipate in long-term strategic planning, identifying and defining issues affecting performance and making corrective action plans as well as forecasting expenditures and meeting budgetary requirementsPrepare reports documenting departmental activitiesAssumes Plant Director responsibilities as neededSkills that will make you successfulBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Management, or related fieldMinimum 7 years of experience in operations management in food manufacturingPrevious experience leading continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environmentExperience leading and developing a team of both hourly and salaried employees in a manufacturing environment (experience working with non-union employees a plus)Experience in a work environment with extended work schedules and specific time constraints; flexibility with 24-hour responsibility of plant operationsLEAN/Six Sigma & TPM experienceProficiency with Microsoft Office SuiteRed Zone and/or another connected workforce platform experience is a plusExperiences that will support your successAdept at building relationships and maintaining a culture of growth, progress, and collaborationOperating knowledge of manufacturing equipmentLeadership skills with ability to motivate and strengthen team and maintain standards of qualityWhat We OfferAt 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 athttps://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QRCompensationAnnual Salary $119,920.00 - $179,880.00Ferrara’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 OPPORTUNITYWe 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.
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