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

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Demonstrated ability to flex workstyle in different cultures, ways of working, and learning environments
• Ability to apply scientific knowledge to confectionery technology (including mogul depositing technology).
• Experience preparing process design documentation and solution for use in CAPEX requests
• Ability to lead both product and process design trials and solutions
• Comfortable operating laboratory, pilot plant, and plant equipment
• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Drive for Results (Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully)
• Deals with Ambiguity (Can effectively and comfortably cope with change and shifting of gears)
• Attention to Detail
• Works well with others and individually
• Time management (Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently)

EXPERIENCES THAT WILL SUPPORT YOUR SUCCESS

• BS, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field, required.
• 5-10 years’ experience in food industry or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (bilingual if possible: Spanish preferred)
• Strong mathematical skills
• Strong computer skills – including Microsoft Office (Word), Spreadsheets, and SAP

Please refer the Job description for details