PpSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert /ppFor 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. /ph3Sr. Manager, Operations /h3pItasca, IL /ppDue 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. /ph3bWant to make an impact? /b /h3pThe Senior Operations Manager is responsible for daily operations and enforces standards of Safety, Food Safety, Quality, and Productivity of the Itasca Factory. The Senior Operations Manager ensures compliance with Ferrara quality and food safety policies, procedures, and applicable standards while overseeing day-to-day production and people management. /ph3bWays you will make a difference /b /h3ulliOversee day-to-day production activities of finished goods to ensure smooth and efficient plant operation /liliMonitor safety, quality, and sanitation standards to ensure compliance with company standards /liliEnsure compliance of plant Quality Control programs to meet all Food Safety/Quality objectives in process reliability, product quality, product standards, specifications, and consumer complaint reductions. Monitor operations, evaluate operation efficiencies, and correct errors in a timely manner /liliEmphasize Continuous Improvement processes in all aspects of plant operation. Analyze and recommend improvements and modifications to improve overall plant operation efficiencies, quality, costs, safety, and sanitation /liliDevelop and maintain key results and performance standards; conduct performance evaluations /liliProvide guidance, support, and coaching assistance as appropriate to maximize plant effectiveness and maximize operational effectiveness by regular communication with all support functions /liliParticipate in long-term strategic planning, identifying and defining issues affecting performance and making corrective action plans as well as forecasting expenditures and meeting budgetary requirements /liliPrepare reports documenting departmental activities /liliAssumes Plant Director responsibilities as needed /li /ulh3bSkills that will make you successful /b /h3ulliBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Management, or related field /liliMinimum 7 years of experience in operations management in food manufacturing /liliPrevious experience leading continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment /liliExperience leading and developing a team of both hourly and salaried employees in a manufacturing environment (experience working with non-union employees a plus) /liliExperience in a work environment with extended work schedules and specific time constraints; flexibility with 24-hour responsibility of plant operations /liliLEAN/Six Sigma TPM experience /liliProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite /liliRed Zone and/or another connected workforce platform experience is a plus /li /ulh3bExperiences that will support your success /b /h3ulliAdept at building relationships and maintaining a culture of growth, progress, and collaboration /liliOperating knowledge of manufacturing equipment /liliLeadership skills with ability to motivate and strengthen team and maintain standards of quality /li /ulh3bWhat We Offer /b /h3pAt 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 at /ph3bCompensation /b /h3pAnnual Salary $119,920.00 - $179,880.00 /ppFerrara’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 RD facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at or. /ph3EQUAL OPPORTUNITY /h3pWe 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. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr