Maintenance Supervisor, 1st Shift

Work Location: ​Forest Park​

Due to the highly interactive nature of this manufacturing position, in-person attendance and flexibility are essential for supporting production schedules, effective communication and collaboration, real-time problem solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives. Schedules may vary and are subject to change.

Want to make an impact?

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for maintaining organization of the Maintenance Department through effective supervision of personnel. The Maintenance Supervisor provides leadership, direction, and education to the crafts, programs, and policies and procedures. The position is responsible for enforcing company, plant, and department policies, enforcing safety and sanitation hygiene rules, providing education and cross-training resources, supervising administration for departmental personnel, and other managerial tasks as needed.

Ways you will make a difference

• Provide exceptional leadership to assigned team


• Empower employees to make decisions, expand their knowledge, and grow in their careers with Ferrara


• Uphold all safety and sanitation procedures of the plant


• Educate employees on craft-specifics, providing training as needed


• Manage all administrative details for personnel including time off requests, paperwork, training, supplies, and more

Skills that will make you successful

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)


• Experience with maintenance management systems such as SAP and Maximo


• Excellent interpersonal skills including coaching and mentoring

Experiences that will support your success

• 3-5 years of proven and successful Industrial Maintenance Management experience required


• Bachelor Degree preferred, HS Diploma or GED and a 2 year Associate’s Degree in Technical field with related experience required


• Experience leading a team of employees with varying levels of experience


• Comprehensive understanding of plant/manufacturing maintenance and knowledge of manufacturing safety standards and procedures

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we’re proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).  Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $81,225 - $118,300 annually.