Quality & Sanitation Lead — 1st Shift

Ferrara Candy Co.; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off (PTO)

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Ferrara Candy Co. in DeKalb is seeking a hands-on Quality & Sanitation Supervisor for 1st shift to ensure product safety, quality, and GMP compliance across operations. The role requires active supervision of technicians and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support production schedules and continuous improvement.

You will drive CAPA, monitor trends, and lead audits while coaching staff on quality programs, sanitation practices, and process controls. A B.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field preferred.
• HACCP certification, PCQI certification and GFSI audits experience such as FSSC ISO 22000 or SQF a plus.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a food manufacturing leadership role.
• Previous sanitation experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for quality and food safety practices during operations.
• Maintains holds and develops corrective actions (CAPA) by utilizing root cause analysis as necessary and monitors CAPA for effectiveness.
• Scheduling/approving timecards in time and attendance system, assigning tasks and providing ongoing training/mentoring.
• Monitors processes and procedures to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement.
• Initiates and tracks trend NCRs/CAPAs for all deviations.
• Be a part of the internal audit team and participates actively in the scheduled food safety and facility GMP audits.
• Co-ordinate the pre-op, post-op and glass/brittle plastic inspections.
• Acts as a communication liaison between management and quality staff to support corporate and plant-driven initiatives.
• As part of the food safety team, maintains the food safety plan and updates SOPs as required.
• Ensures training of associates at all levels on quality programs.
• Interact with other supervisors/managers within Ferrara to share best practices.
• Perform and maintain the environmental monitoring program and product testing program.
• Trend the monthly KPI data for the Quality Manager and assist in preparing reports for senior leadership management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

B.S. Degree in Food Science

Food Microbiology

Chemistry

Tools

SAP S4Hana

Red Zone

TraceGains

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ferrara Candy Co. in DeKalb is seeking a hands-on Quality & Sanitation Supervisor for 1st shift to ensure product safety, quality, and GMP compliance across operations. The role requires active supervision of technicians and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support production schedules and continuous improvement.

You will drive CAPA, monitor trends, and lead audits while coaching staff on quality programs, sanitation practices, and process controls. A B.S.