Inventory Controls Supervisor

Inventory Controls Supervisor

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.

Work Location : Forest Park

Forest Park, Il

Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for : effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.

Ways You Will Make An Impact

Review production reporting from previous day, collecting paperwork from production, and confirming details in SAP

Analyze variance report to determine root cause analysis for variances

Supervise team of 4 Material Handlers who are responsible for ordering raw materials, shipping, and receiving

Reconcile Inventory for the plant

Manage billed materials list, ensuring consistent tracking of material amounts

Track scrap and work with production supervisors to reduce product losses

Communicate inventory needs between warehouses, triaging issues as needed

Collaborate regularly with Inventory Control, Warehouse, and Processing teams

Manage performance and daily goal objectives of teams as it relates to inventory

Lead continuous improvement projects as directed

Skills That Will Make You Successful

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Effective time management

Demonstrated ability to manage complexity

Proficiency in SAP

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in Microsoft Excel

Understanding of GMP principles

Strong people management skills with ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization

Promotes teamwork

Independent, self-sufficient with a strong sense of urgency

Experiences That Will Support Your Success

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred
• Process, packing, and mechanical experience strongly preferred
• Experience in supervision, preferably in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Previous manufacturing experience, particularly in food manufacturing
• Minimum 3 years experience working in a warehouse environment

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits.

Compensation

$80,325 - 112,455

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.