Manager, Corporate Food Safety

at  Ferrara Candy Company Inc

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.

SKILLS THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL

In-depth knowledge and experience with GFSI standards such as FSSC22000.
Relevant certifications include but not limited to HACCP, PCQI, GFSI
Proven technical expertise in food safety, risk assessment, auditing within food manufacturing.
Experience with process validation and data analysis.
Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of relevant food safety and regulatory requirements in the US, Canada and other countries is highly desired.

EXPERIENCES THAT WILL SUPPORT YOUR SUCCESS

B.S. or M.S. in food science, microbiology, or related technical discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of related food safety experience with demonstrated technical and managerial ability.
Experience in managing multiple locations and leading through influence including both corporate and plant environments.
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-.

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