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SalaryFor 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.
Warehouse Supervisor
.Job Location: Itasca
Itasca
Want to make an impact?
Warehouse Supervisor-1st Shift- Itasca, IL TO BE FILLED IN THE SUMMER OF 2024
Coordinates all duties of department or area. These include but are not limited to improving safety, reducing costs, improving quality, and maximizing the department’s effectiveness through long term planning and project implementation. Coordinates communication among and between Warehouse Operations and Production planning and operations. Warehouse Supervisor manages hourly employees in assigned area, provides appropriate training, development, ensures consistent roll out of plant policies & procedures.
Ways you will make a difference
Supervise day-to-day activities of assigned department. Provide guidance and training to hourly workforce to ensure production, supply chain and quality goals are met. Meet scheduled commitments on a timely basis with respect to mixing, sifting and delivering WIP to designated areas. Meet shipping and receiving schedules as well as inventory control and accuracy. Maintain positive employee relations, open communications while resolving employee discipline or performance issues. Maintain professional relationships with other departments within the plant and corporate offices.
Skills that will make you successful
BA / BS Degree in Logistics / Supply Chain or equivalent experience.
SAP experience preferred.
3 years progressive experience in a manufacturing warehouse environment.
Previous supervisory/people leader responsibilities preferred.
Firm understanding of manufacturing production and distribution processes.
Good understanding of manufacturing and logistic processes.
Experience in the food processing, aseptic or pharmaceutical industry is highly preferred
Experiences that will support your success
Communication skills (strong verbal and written required).
Troubleshooting / problem-solving (analytical) skills
Interpersonal skills (ability to effectively work with all levels from hourly to management).
Leadership and teamwork skills.
Time management and multi-tasking skills.
Computer skills
SAP preferred but will train
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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.
Pay: $55,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
