Senior Production Supervisor

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Production Supervisor to lead operations and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. This role involves overseeing production lines, managing logistics, and facilitating continuous improvement projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, a Bachelor’s degree, and at least three years of manufacturing experience. Join a passionate team dedicated to delivering quality products and enjoy comprehensive benefits, including paid time off and performance-based bonuses. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Annual Bonus based on performance

Comprehensive health benefits

Financial wellness support

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in manufacturing or related field.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production and logistics plans execution.
• Ensure compliance with FDA guidelines and safety standards.
• Support Lean Training and manage process improvement projects.

Skills

Problem Solving

Negotiation

Decision Making

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

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 worldwide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.

Job Location: Bellwood

Want to make an impact?

The Senior Production Supervisor is responsible for executing production and logistics plans. The Senior Production Supervisor is responsible for overall operations of the assigned shift, including: warehouse, labor relations, production, site security, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. The Senior Supervisor is also responsible for facilitating projects across the plant as needed.

Ways you will make a difference

• Supervise the execution of production and logistics plans through operators and other hourly labor functions
• Participate in the development and implementation of plans and policies to ensure compliance in all areas of responsibility
• Serve as end to end support for the processing, packaging, warehouse and maintenance functions in the Operations department
• Oversee production lines in accordance with FDA guidelines, GMPs, and HACCP/SQF program guidelines
• Resolve problems and mitigate operational issues that result in negative performance
• Support Lean Training as directed by Operations Manager
• Own regulatory compliance and food safety process, including: proper sanitary condition, allergen control, pest control, food safety policy, employee safety policies and procedures, and maintaining MCRS sustainability standards
• Participate in daily food review
• Support and execute relevant projects as needed
• Provide plantwide technical expertise, support and facilitation of products and systems
• Work with the Continuous Improvement Manager to create procedures, review LEAN activities, develop data systems and data reporting
• Ensure adherence to all standard work processes, including LEAN processes. Audit LEAN and Operational Processes
• Develop training of LEAN tools and skills. Attend Kaizen sessions within the plant to provide guidance
• Improve overall skill levels of Operators and Supervisors through training, leadership, facilitation, troubleshooting and knowledge transfer
• Responsible for managing budget of long-term process improvement projects and innovation with supervision of the Operations Manager
• Act as Operations Manager in their absence or as needed

Skills that will make you successful

• Ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities
• Demonstrated ability to manage complexity
• Independent, self-sufficient with a strong sense of urgency
• Strong problem solving, negotiating, and decision making skills
• Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization
• Critical thinking

Experiences that will support your success

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred
• Minimum 3 years experience
• Previous manufacturing experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working with SAP
• Understanding of GMP principles
• Process, packing, and mechanical experience strongly preferred
• Experience managing people with ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization across work functions internal and external
• Food experience a plus
• TPM experience a plus

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. Learn more about our benefits here.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $80,325 to $112,455 annually.

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.