Quality Lead

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.

Quality Lead

Position requires ability to work overtime. As a result, it may require working varying start times, end times, and weekends dependent on business needs

Want to make an impact?

Proactive individual with initiative, a self‑starter and ability to work as a contributing team member, as well as individually with little or no supervision or direction. Be able to perform the primary duties; be able to follow the guidelines and frequency of checks, set forth by Ferrara and co‑Manufacturers.

Ways you will make a difference

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Adheres to all company policies and procedures

Adheres to all FFC established GMP’s

Train all New Quality Control Technicians upon hire

Conduct bi‑annual training with current Quality Control technicians on updates to the process and trends.

Escalate and report quality issues immediately and appropriately.

Serves as a technical expertise for floor Quality Control Knowledge.

Perform GMP audits as required.

Performs plant walk‑through at the beginning and end of respective shifts

Back up Quality Control Technicians and perform their roles as needed.

Places product which is out of specification on a quality hold status as necessary.

Participate in Quarterly Environmental swabs

Other duties as assigned.

Skills that will make you successful

Good analytical skills as well as written and verbal communication skills

Be at work as scheduled and in a timely manner

Maintains a clean and neat work area

Ability to work overtime as needed

Must have knowledge of operating basic laboratory equipment

Promotes teamwork, possess a good attitude, and exhibit flexibility and willingness to perform tasks as needed

Spreadsheet and database Knowledge (excel and access)

Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety, quality and other relevant requirements

Ensures compliance with BRC, SQF, and other relevant standards

Ability to speak, write and read English.

Experiences that will support your success

Minimum 3 years’ experience working in Quality, preferably food/food packaging

Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite

High school diploma/GED required

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 athttps://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR

Compensation

$32.00/hr

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.