Sr Process Engineer

Ferrara Candy Co.; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 112.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Health benefits

Zusammenfassung

Ferrara is seeking a devoted Process Engineer to organize, execute, and lead process development for the sugar confectionery portfolio in the Chicagoland area. You will work cross-functionally with Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Engineering to drive successful product innovation from bench to production.

You will translate concepts into actionable plans, lead equipment qualification, and support international product expansion.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a CPG R&D or Manufacturing role, confectionary experience a plus.
• Based in the Chicagoland area with willingness to travel 5–40%.
• Valid driving license required.
• Availability to travel as necessary to support manufacturing line trials.

Aufgaben

• Lead process development and implementation activities for the sugar confections portfolio.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Packaging to plan, scale up, and execute new product innovations.
• Translate marketing concepts into actionable engineering/commissioning plans for Operations and Engineering teams.
• Lead qualification of equipment installs in production environments and document results.

Kenntnisse

Process engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Data analysis

Ausbildung

B.S. in Food Process Engineering or related field

M.S., P.E. or PhD preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Statistical software

Jobbeschreibung

At Ferrara, Ferrero, Fox's Burton’s, and The Fine Biscuits Company, we’re loved by people of all generations for the joy we bring—and that joy is crafted by our people. Join us and explore a whole world to discover, where your passion will find its place.

Today, Ferrara is the #1 sugar confectioner in the U.S, with global sales in more than 40 countries. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of over 9,000 employees around the world who deliver and create hundreds of iconic and beloved products.

In the U.S., more than 67 million households annually enjoy our popular brands like NERDS®, Brach’s®, Jelly Belly®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli®. In Brazil, Dori has become a household name with snacking products that include brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100. And, in France, Carambar & Co have earned generations of loyal customers through the timeless appeal of iconic candy and chocolate brands such as Carambar, Lutti, Krema, Poulain, Vichy and Terry’s. A privately held company, Ferrara Group is headquartered in Chicago. Ferrara boasts a network of over 30 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia Pacific that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities.

Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.

Want to make an impact?

Reporting to the Sr. Manager R&D Process Engineering, this individual will organize, execute, and lead key process development and implementation activities for the sugar confections portfolio. Projects will be related to renovation, innovation, quality improvement, new technologies, margin enhancement, with an emphasis on international network moves

Ways you will make a difference

• Lead process support for R&D initiatives: generating process/product specifications, product & process manuals, and troubleshooting guidance.
• Enable manufacturing capabilities through documentation review, trial design/execution, and process equipment recommendations to unlock continued international product expansion
• Scope and execute work streams & trials and use results to progress projects.
• Provide robust technical recommendations on technology and process conditions.
• Partner and work closely with Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Packaging functions, etc.toward successful planning, scale up, and execution of new product innovation and network moves
• Collaborate with R&D Product Development Scientists towards the development of new product initiatives from bench to pilot scale, and into full-scale execution. Providing technological expertise, ideal process recommendations, and smooth handover to Operations.
• Lead product and process risk analysis, communicate to broader organization, and drive mitigation plans with cross-functional team.
• Install equipment in pilot plant and participate in production scale equipment FATs.
• Compile plans related to and lead qualification of equipment installs in production environments.
• Build technical expertise in the sugar category by networking with subject matter experts within the company and externally.
• Seek out and evaluate processing technologies in support of the creation of a long term technology strategy.
• Lead and implement new programs and protocols related to process engineering.
• Understands and demonstrates the Company’s core values.
• Conducts assigned work in a safe manner and adheres to Ferrara safety methods.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills that will make you successful

• Ability to translate multifaceted concepts from the Marketing team into actionable engineering/commissioning plans that can be worked through with the Operations and Engineering teams
• Good understanding/appreciation of the broader business environment and application of technical and commercial knowledge during project execution.
• Very strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence with integrity through persuasive communication to win support at more senior levels within R&D, Operations and Supply Chain, and to build effective relationships with awide range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capacity to coordinate plant trials independently, leading pre-trial and post-trial meetings and summarizing results to progress projects.
• Good technical, analytical, and communication skills; ability to interpret data and distill into useful and actionable information.
• Experience in pilot prototype production, including expanding into novel product exploration, to bring ideas to life within the bounds of product brief.
• Compiles plans and leads qualification of standard equipment installs in production environments, without requiring oversight.
• Expertise in creating quality documentation (Product Quality Standards, Specification Targets and Ranges, Process Flow Diagrams) to support product developers across a range of projects, without requiring oversight.
• Self-starter, self-motivating: able to balance competing priorities without losing momentum and manage uncertainty and complexity in fast evolving CPG environments.
• Adopt a positive, inclusive work environment where colleagues feel respected and valued for their contributions.
• Strive for high standards, seeks innovative solutions, drives continuous improvement of products and processes, and demonstrates a high degree of attention to detail.
• Highly numerate and computer literate (Microsoft Office), statistical software experience a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines.
• Previous experience dealing with multiple equipment vendors and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Experiences that will support your success

• B.S. in Food Process Engineering, Agricultural & Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, or related field. M.S., P.E. or PhD preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a CPG R&D or Manufacturing Role, confectionary experience a plus.
• This role is based in the Chicagoland area, but the candidate must be willing to work flexible hours on occasion and travel as necessary to internal and external facilities to support manufacturing line trials.
• Valid driving license is required.
• Availability to travel 5-40% of time and higher when required.

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 at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-Center

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.