Ferrara

About the Company

We are Ferrara, an undisputed leader in sugar confections. Ferrara is #1 in the category in the US with ambitions of being the global leader by leveraging our focus, capabilities, and brand portfolio to drive category development for our community, customer, and consumers. Our diverse portfolio of two dozen brands includes SweeTARTS(r), Trolli(r), BRACH'S(r), Black Forest(r) and NERDS(r), along with iconic favorites like Lemonhead(r), Red Hots(r) and Now and Later(r). Headquartered in Chicago, Ferrara has over 4,000 dedicated employees and an operational network of over a dozen locations in North America that includes manufacturing, distribution, and R&D facilities.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Ferrara

Job Title

HR Internship - Summer 2026

Job Description

**Job Title:** HR Intern – Summer 2026 **Role Summary:** Support a global fast‑moving consumer goods (FMCG) brand’s HR function through hands‑on projects in talent acquisition, employee experience, DEI, HR operations, and workforce planning. Work in a hybrid (remote/in‑person) setting for a 10–12‑week summer program, with potential for a full‑time offer. **Expectations:** - Deliver tangible project outcomes that influence employee experience and HR processes. - Collaborate with HR leaders and cross‑functional teams. - Participate in mentorship, professional‑development sessions, and intern events. - Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail throughout the internship. **Key Responsibilities:** - Assist talent acquisition teams with sourcing, coordinating, and tracking candidates for hourly and salaried positions. - Support onboarding initiatives to ensure a smooth, engaging new‑hire experience. - Analyze HR data, generate insights, and propose actionable recommendations. - Contribute to employee communications, presentations, and process‑improvement efforts. - Participate in DEI and employee‑engagement projects and other cross‑functional assignments. **Required Skills:** - Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication. - High curiosity, initiative, and rapid learning ability. - Excellent organizational skills; ability to juggle multiple priorities. - Analytical mindset with comfort handling data and deriving insights. - Professional demeanor, discretion, and meticulous attention to detail. - Collaborative, positive “can‑do” attitude. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Currently a rising senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field. - Anticipated graduation in Spring 2027. - Strong academic record and demonstrated leadership or campus involvement. - Prior internship, work, or project experience (HR experience preferred but not mandatory).

Chicago, United states

Hybrid

03-02-2026

Company Name

Ferrara

Job Title

Sr. Director, International Expansion

Job Description

**Job Title:** Sr. Director, International Expansion **Role Summary:** Lead global business expansion, integration, and operational optimization to drive sustainable international growth. Oversee cross-functional initiatives to standardize processes, enhance commercial performance, and manage transformation programs. **Expectations:** In-person attendance required for 3+ days weekly to ensure effective communication, leadership, and collaboration across teams. **Key Responsibilities:** - Strategically guide international operations integration, ensuring global consistency, efficiency, and profitability. - Develop and execute market expansion initiatives, including new market entry business cases and cross-functional PMO governance. - Collaborate with Finance and commercial teams to monitor performance, deliver KPI insights, and refine short-term and long-term plans. - Lead transformation programs (e.g., operating model changes, SAP S/4HANA) and implement process improvements across international operations. - Champion change management efforts, aligning global teams and securing executive commitment for strategic initiatives. **Required Skills:** - Strategic, financial, and commercial acumen with P&L management experience. - Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder influence across regions and senior executives. - Program/project management expertise in multi-country or cross-business contexts. - Analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. - Strong change leadership and communication for stakeholder alignment. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Economics, or related field; MBA/advanced degree preferred. - 10–15+ years of progressive international business leadership in CPG/FMCG (strategy, operations, consulting). - Demonstrated success in business integration, footprint optimization, or operating model transformation. - Experience with go-to-market/distribution strategy development and international margin improvement initiatives. - Preferred: Large-scale system transformation (e.g., SAP S/4HANA) and change management program leadership.

Chicago, United states

On site

Senior

18-03-2026