Maintenance Supervisor, 3rd Shift

Ferrero SpA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead and organize the Maintenance Department. This pivotal role involves providing exceptional leadership, ensuring safety compliance, and managing administrative tasks for personnel. You'll empower employees to grow in their careers while upholding the highest standards in maintenance management. Join a company that values your contributions and offers comprehensive benefits, including paid time off and performance-based bonuses. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Annual performance-based bonus

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Industrial Maintenance Management experience required.
• Experience leading a team of employees with varying levels of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the Maintenance Department.
• Enforce safety and sanitation hygiene rules in the plant.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Maintenance management systems

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 year Associate’s Degree in Technical field

Tools

Maximo

SAP

Redzone

Job description

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 Supervisor, 3rd Shift

Job Location: Chicago

Want to make an impact?

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for maintaining organization of the Maintenance Department through effective supervision of personnel. The Maintenance Supervisor provides leadership, direction, and education to the crafts, programs, and policies and procedures. The position is responsible for enforcing company, plant, and department policies, enforcing safety and sanitation hygiene rules, providing education and cross-training resources, supervising administration for departmental personnel, and other managerial tasks as needed.

Ways you will make a difference

• Provide exceptional leadership to assigned personnel
• Empower employees to make decisions, expand their knowledge, and grow in their careers with Ferrara
• Uphold all safety and sanitation procedures of the plant
• Educate employees on craft-specifics, providing training as needed
• Manage all administrative details for personnel, including time off requests, paperwork, training, supplies, and more

Skills that will make you successful

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with maintenance management systems and computer software a plus - Maximo, SAP and Redzone experience a plus
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Solid oral and written communication skills

Experiences that will support your success

• 3-5 years of Industrial Maintenance Management experience required
• HS Diploma or GED and a 2 year Associate’s Degree in Technical field required
• Experience leading a team of employees with varying levels of experience
• Understanding of plant/manufacturing maintenance - Knowledge of manufacturing safety standards and procedures

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.

Compensation

$80,325 to $112,455

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.