CI Specialist
Ferrara
At Ferrara, Ferrero, Fox’s Burton’s, and The Fine Biscuits Company, we’re loved by people of all generations for the joy we bring—and that joy is crafted by our people. Join us and explore a whole world to discover, where your passion will find its place.
Today, Ferrara is the #1 sugar confectioner in the U.S, with global sales in more than 40 countries. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of over 9,000 employees around the world who deliver and create hundreds of iconic and beloved products.
In the U.S., more than 67 million households annually enjoy our popular brands like NERDS®, Brach’s®, Jelly Belly®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli®. In Brazil, Dori has become a household name with snacking products that include brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100. And, in France, Carambar & Co have earned generations of loyal customers through the timeless appeal of iconic candy and chocolate brands such as Carambar, Lutti, Krema, Poulain, Vichy and Terry’s. A privately held company, Ferrara Group is headquartered in Chicago. Ferrara boasts a network of over 30 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia Pacific that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities.
Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.
CI Specialist
Work Location: Reynosa
Want to make an impact?
This position will be primarily based in Reynosa, Mexico, and must have valid visa and availability to travel.
The Continuous Improvement Specialist at the Ferrara Candy Company (FCC) will contribute to building and sustain a continuous improvement culture across all levels of the factory using a variety of continuous improvement tools. This individual will work cross functionally using strong communication skills to instill a culture focused on prioritizing top losses and using strong analytical skills to improve safety, quality, cost, and OEE on a daily basis.
Ways you will make a difference
Champion continuous improvement and TPM methodologies along with a Lean mindset across the facility and train/support Managers and Supervisors as necessary.
Develop and mentor professional growth and advancement of departmental staff.
Guide the plant floor data standardization, collection, utilization, and management to drive continuous improvement.
Skills that will make you successful
Strong communication skills and ability to build and lead teams.
Analytical mind set. Ability to manipulate data and numbers to identify patterns and trends.
Experiences that will support your success
Bilingual English/Spanish.
Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or technical/business field.
5+ years of continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing environment.
Six Sigma green belt or higher certification preferred.
Formal Continuous Improvement experience. Familiarity with the full spectrum of Continuous Improvement tools (LEAN, Six Sigma, TPM, 5S, Kaizen etc….) Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
What We Offer
Compensation
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
We 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.
