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.Job Location: FairfieldThis role is based out of our Fairfield, CA manufacturing facility and will be an in-person role. Some travel to our manufacturing sites, largely located in the Chicagoland area.Want to make an impact?The Continuous Improvement Manager drives site initiatives to improve operational and equipment efficiencies as well as deliver cost savings by building capability in manufacturing methodologies, systems, and tools. Methodologies will include but are not limited to: safety (personnel and food), product quality, leadership, service the business, sources of loss, unit cost, and employee methods and performance.Ways you will make a differenceDeploys strategic methodologies, systems, and tools including Autonomous Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, SMED, Problem Solving, Green Belt/Black Belt Project, and Process Mapping to deliver site OEE and cost savings goalsDrives and supports cost ideations and diagnostics, along with tracking projects for visibilityProvides tracking and regular communication to various plant functions and teams regarding Manufacturing Excellence progressIntegrates system health and project monitoring into current structure (COE meetings, Operational Reviews) to ensure sustainability of improvementsIdentifies and troubleshoots chronic and sporadic losses by engaging and collaborating with hourly personnel and supervisors. Drives losses to zero using SPC, Six Sigma, and other lean principlesUtilizes systems and tools to deliver a reduction in minor stops and breakdownsDrives restoration to base condition of bottleneck equipment through AM and PM execution (CILs, Centerlines, Defect Identification, 5S, Visual Management)Builds capability in the PM team to effectively plan, schedule, and execute work; install and sustain the Breakdown Elimination and equipment classification systemsIdentifies and implements new technology improvementsBuilds capability by developing and executing training for operations, leadership, and plant associates on methodologies, systems, and toolsSupports plant implementation of AM and PM by coaching supervisors/managers to ensure their capability to lead work teamsPromotes a change of culture within the group/site - especially at the front-line levelLeads and coaches projects that align with key priorities and help develop strategic plans to ensure that manufacturing sites achieve their goalsUtilizes and analyzes data to make informed decisions that help support business needsOther duties as assignedSkills that will make you successfulExcellent problem-solving skillsAnalytically mindedAbility to communicate effectively with all levels of the organizationAbility to plan and manage prioritiesAbility to lead cross-functional teams across all levels of the organizationAbility to influence without authorityBuilding effective relationships amongst all levels of the organizationBeing a change management agentExperiences that will support your successBachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or technical/business field5+ years of continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing environment2+ years of leadership experience and managing direct reportsExperience leading continuous improvement projects (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma)Proficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteFood manufacturing background preferredGeneral knowledge of ERP systems; SAP experience preferredCompensation: $120-145k, depending on experience.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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