Multi-brand candy manufacturer with century-old portfolio
Tootsie Roll operates a diversified candy manufacturing business built on legacy brands and continuous product innovation. The tech stack is heavily weighted toward Microsoft enterprise services (365, Teams, SharePoint, Entra ID, Defender) paired with industrial automation platforms (Allen-Bradley, FactoryTalk, Siemens, Schneider Electric), reflecting a hybrid operational model where corporate compliance and supply-chain control drive infrastructure choices. Hiring remains steady across engineering, manufacturing, and product teams, with data governance and production scheduling among active priorities.
Tootsie Roll Industries manufactures and distributes candy, chocolate, and bubble gum products across consumer and retail channels. Founded in 1896, the company has expanded from its original product to operate a portfolio of recognized brands sold through grocery, convenience, and mass-market retailers. With 1,001–5,000 employees based in Chicago, the company manages manufacturing operations, supply-chain logistics, retail partnerships, and product development. Current focus areas include new product launches, continuous improvement of existing manufacturing processes, and modernization of internal data governance and paid media analytics.
Primary: Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, Exchange, OneDrive, Azure Entra ID, Defender. Operations: Allen-Bradley, FactoryTalk View, Siemens, Schneider Electric for manufacturing control. ERP: Oracle. Also uses AutoCAD Electrical, Purview for compliance.
New product development, facility modernization via paid media and retail media dashboards, production scheduling optimization, data governance with Purview, and continuous improvement across existing product lines and manufacturing workflows.
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