Ferrara Tech Stack

Leading U.S. confectionery manufacturer with 30+ global facilities

Food and Beverage Manufacturing Chicago, Illinois 5,001–10,000 employees Founded 1908 Privately Held

Ferrara operates a diversified manufacturing footprint across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, anchored by heavy automation and process control (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, RSLogix, Wonderware) and enterprise resource planning (SAP ECC, S/4HANA, Ariba, IBP). Hiring is accelerating with a sharp focus on manufacturing and operations roles, while active projects signal operational priorities around lean methodology, OEE improvement, scrap reduction, and food safety compliance—reflecting typical scale pressures in multi-facility confectionery production.

Tech Stack 47 technologies

Core StackAllen-Bradley Siemens SAP SAP S/4HANA RSLogix 5000 RSLogix 500 Rslinx Wonderware Keyence ABB RS-232 RS485 Profibus DP Profibus PA PLC Ladder Logic HMI megger Maximo SAP PLM SAP PPM SAP Master Data Governance Megger SAP ECC SAP Business Network SAP Ariba SAP GRC Ariba Azure Data Lake SAP IBP MIG welding+15 more

What Ferrara Is Building

◆Challenges

Operational issues causing negative performance
Reducing scrap
Optimizing yield
Food safety process
Improving quality
Reducing waste of materials
Improving cash flow management
Pay equity issues
Global compensation compliance
Cost-effective operation

▲Active Projects

Lean training support
Oee improvement program
Lean mindset implementation
Regulatory compliance and food safety process
Supply chain performance dashboards
Daily food review
Sales strategy and planning
Implement korn ferry / hay methodology
Design compensation programs for manufacturing
Lead international compensation strategy

Hiring Activity

Accelerating70 roles · 50 in 30d

Department

Manufacturing

Ops

Product

Sales

Engineering

Data

Finance

Logistics

Seniority

Mid

Junior

Senior

Manager

Director

Lead

Notable leadership hires: Head of Total Rewards, Plant Director, Customer Business Lead

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About Ferrara

Ferrara is the largest sugar confectionery manufacturer in the United States, with a portfolio of over 100 candy brands sold to more than 91 million U.S. households annually. The company operates a network of more than 30 manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities across four continents and employs over 9,400 people globally. Beyond its core U.S. confectionery business, Ferrara owns regional powerhouses in Brazil (Dori) and France (Carambar & Co), generating global sales in more than 60 countries. The business model combines direct-to-market iconic brands (NERDS, Brach's, Jelly Belly, SweeTARTS, Laffy Taffy, Trolli) with co-manufacturing and private-label production for retail partners.

HeadquartersChicago, Illinois

Company Size5,001–10,000 employees

Founded1908

Hiring MarketsUnited States

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ferrara's manufacturing technology stack?

Ferrara uses industrial automation (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, RSLogix 5000/500), process control (Wonderware, HMI), and enterprise systems (SAP ECC, S/4HANA, Ariba, IBP) for manufacturing execution and supply chain management.

Where does Ferrara operate manufacturing facilities?

Ferrara operates more than 30 locations across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, including manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities.

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