Packaging Supervisor-1st Shift

Ferrara Candy · Fairfield, CA

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Level: Supervisor
Team: Manufacturing
Base pay: $75k–$85k
Degree: Preferred
Experience asked: 5+ years
Industry: Food & beverage
Posted: 28 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor manufacturing role at Ferrara Candy (food & beverage) in Fairfield, CA.

They ask for: 5+ years · degree preferred
Base pay: $75k–$85k

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Production Supervisor roles in California: typical posted base $85k–$106k. This one lists $75k–$85k.

Median of the low and high ends of 35 live postings that list pay, out of 61 production supervisor openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 102 other live manufacturing postings in California.

Base pay: About 21% below similar roles
Experience asked: Typical (5+ years)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Team leadership 38%
Tooling 38%
CNC 35%
Machining 35%
Lean 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

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How to get in at this plant

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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Ferrara Candy
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This plant: Ferrara Candy in Fairfield

4 other open roles at this site.

Quality Manager · Quality · Manager
Maintenance Mechanic-3rd Shift · Reliability · Technician
Maintenance Mechanic-2nd Shift · Reliability · Technician
Production Supervisor-1st Shift · Production · Supervisor

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requirements

for completion of job assignment.

✓Communicates company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
✓Provides input and helps establish work procedures to meet production schedules.
✓Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
✓Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
✓Analyzes and resolves work problems and assists workers in solving work problems.
✓Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
✓Maintains time and production records.
✓Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials.
✓Administers all production and time records for each respective work group, utilizing company computer systems.
✓Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.

Skills that will make you successful

Proven experience directing employees and operations in the food industry or related manufacturing industry.

Experiences that will support your success

Bachelor's degree in a business discipline preferred or 3-5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include 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-Benefits-Resource-Center

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Work Location: Fairfield

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?

Supervises and coordinates activities of production workers by performing daily coaching and mentoring within this food production environment. Inherent in each position is a general duty to maintain each respective work area in a safe and sanitary condition. Regular, predictable, full-time attendance is required as an essential function of this position. The employee may be required to perform other such duties within the scope of their employment as may be assigned. The employee must also possess the ability to take direction, follow instructions, work with others, follow work rules and schedules, and focus on details. Primary tools utilized are computerized requiring specific vocational training or experience in the operation of PC-type "networked" computer applications.

Ways you will make a difference

•Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustments of machines.
•Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour