Ferrara, a company related to The Ferrero Group, is an emerging powerhouse in the North American confections and sweet snacking categories. A passionate team of more than 6,000 employees works together to share delight in every bite through leading brands that have shaped the industry for more than 100 years.

Want to make an impact?

The Quality Data Systems Manager will own existing digital quality data systems (Pilgrim, SAP etc.) and develop and establish a digital quality data roadmap to improve performance visibility and drive continuous improvement programs in partnership with product development, manufacturing and IT. Make company-wide recommendations to executives and key stakeholders and implement new digital quality data systems.

Ways you will make a difference

• Lead the implementation of the Company’s Quality Data Systems. (SAP Quality Module).
• Designs and maintains quality scorecards across the organization, ensuring information is reported accurately and in a timely manner. Performs trend analysis on quality data to support rapid issue resolution, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action plan development that will eliminate risks/defects, lower cost of poor quality and enable continuous improvement.
• Establish well organized priorities for yourself and ensure team and peers understand expectations of the priorities, risks, and tasks. Provide regular feedback and timely updates.
• Convert manually entered data into an Automated Quality Management System (QMS)
• Analyzes data to validate or show deviations from existing standards.
• Recommends modifications to existing, or suggests new standards, methods, and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with Manufacturing, Food Safety, Global Supplier Quality, Innovation Quality Regulatory and Consumer Affairs to release platforms related to their business units.
• Support the develop and implementation of the quality organization training strategy and procedures
• Compile monthly facility Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and create trending reports
• Proactively identify risks, issues, and best practices within the quality management system

Skills that will make you successful

• Ability to lead a project and develop partnerships
• Strong computer skills and high comfort using technology and systems such as SAP Quality Module, Pilgrim, Nexus, Intelex, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to prioritize workloads, meet deadlines, and manage time.
• Self-starter. Motivation and ability to create solutions, drive recommendations and work independently.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems/processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of GFSI/GxP requirements for quality systems (food, drug and device).

Experiences that will support your success

• A Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience working in food/pharma industry. A minimum of 3 years of hands-on and strategic experience utilizing Quality Module Management systems.

Our diverse portfolio of nearly 35 brands includes SweeTARTS®, Trolli®, BRACH'S®, Black Forest® and NERDS®, along with iconic favorites like Lemonhead®, Red Hots® and Now and Later®. Ferrara also manages the Keebler® and Famous Amos® businesses for The Ferrero Group.  Headquartered in Chicago, Ferrara has an operational network of 20 locations in North America that includes manufacturing, distribution and R&D facilities. Learn more at www.ferrarausa.com.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• ISO 9001: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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