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.
Quality SpecialistJob Location: Forest ParkWant to make an impact?Responsible for driving, monitoring, overseeing, and improving quality functions. Works directly with the Quality Manager on all quality and food safety systems.
Skills that will make you successfulPromote teamwork, possess a good attitude, and exhibit flexibility and willingness to perform tasks as needed.Demonstrate initiative and generate creative solutions to a variety of issues.Ability to organize and prioritize workloads and to meet deadlines.Ability to work in and facilitate inter-departmental teams.Ability to write and verbally communicate in a professional manner.Ability to motivate individuals and effectively accomplish tasks through others; ability to foster a cooperative work environment in a matrix organization.Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Access, Word) and the ability to learn various in-house computer software.Ways you will make a differencePerforms, tracks, and monitors the following audits including but not limited to: GMP, Glass and Brittle Plastic, various types of proactive internal audits.Maintain, review, and close non-conformities.Perform employee new hire training programs for GMP, HACCP, allergen and Food Defense, and other miscellaneous programs.Conducts and monitors document control and annual competency training for the entire facility.Participate in all facility's Quality audits.Conduct and monitor finished goods gluten-free testing, heavy metal testing, and metal detectable band aid/earplug testing.Review and track plant performance on Master Sanitation Schedule.Assist with the HACCP program management and act as the HACCP certified team leader's back-up.Ensure appropriate communication of food safety/QA issues with Production Supervisors and Technicians.Ensure adherence to quality & food safety laws, regulations, company policies, and practices.Understand and demonstrate the Company's core values and operating principles.Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures.Perform other duties as assigned to support Ferrara Candy Company business objectives.Experiences that will support your success1 plus years of relevant experience in the quality department of a food, packaging, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Lead or supervisory experience a plus.Bachelor's degree in a related field strongly preferred.Ferrara'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 R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITYWe 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.
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