Does Ferrara Candy Company pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ferrara Candy Company employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ferrara Candy Company. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ferrara Candy Company?

65% of Ferrara Candy Company employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ferrara Candy Company 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ferrara Candy Company?

Manager (11) , Production Supervisor (9) , Director (7) , Packer (7) , Analyst (6) , Procurement Manager (6) , Supply Chain Analyst (6) , Machine Operator (5) , Intern (4) , Maintenance (4) , Senior Financial Analyst (4) , Account Manager (3) , Brand Manager (3) , Manufacturing Leadership Program (3) , Quality Assurance (3)

What are the pros of working at Ferrara Candy Company according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with" ((in 34 reviews)); "Benefits good bathroom is clean" ((in 27 reviews)); "Great culture and volunteering events." ((in 23 reviews)); "The Pay is good overall" ((in 22 reviews)); "Great teams that collaborate on getting the work done." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Ferrara Candy Company according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and lots of miscommunication" ((in 15 reviews)); "No work life balance as the schedule changes rapidly" ((in 14 reviews)); "Long hours You have to watch who you talk to" ((in 10 reviews)); "Conservative upper management, high turnover, burnout" ((in 6 reviews)); "Favoritism is rampant" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Ferrara Candy Company layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Ferrara Candy Company layoffs and their outlook for job security at Ferrara Candy Company in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Ferrara Candy Company locations?

Chicago , Oakbrook Terrace , Bellwood , Itasca , DeKalb , Bolingbrook , Oak Brook , Forest Park , Winona , Chattanooga , Augusta , Park Forest , Louisville , Austin , San Antonio , Los Angeles , Creston , Glen Ellyn , Maywood , Naperville , Palos Park , River Forest , Tinley Park , Forrest , Rockford , Illiopolis , New York , Florence , Dallas , Grand Prairie

Ferrara Candy Company reviews

3.7

65% would recommend to a friend

(339 total reviews)

Marco Capurso

89% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (339 reviews)

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Ferrara Candy Company has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 339 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ferrara Candy Company employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

339 reviews

2.0

Mar 5, 2022

The culture and company Ferrara was 3 years ago has been replaced with a toxic environment

Senior marketing manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great iconic brands Decent marketing budgets WFH 1-2 days and week They promote (some) faster compared to other CPG brands Formerly attracted great talent from large CPG brands

Cons

Ferrero ownership adds nuances and complexities Poor management of COVID - said one thing in theory “we provide flexibility, especially for working parents” but didn't follow through. Daily 9-10 hour on video zoom calls, back to back meetings requiring work assignments to be done afterwards leading to 12-14 hour days Unclear direction and constantly shifting priorities Gaslighting by mid level leadership Favoritism Lots of turn over Excessive churn and organization redesign every 6 months Lack process and clear ownership across cross functional teams Bullying and toxic behavior is tolerated with HR not empowered to enforce necessary change

Ferrara Candy Company Response

4y

We appreciate you sharing this feedback. Culture is a priority for our organization, and we are constantly looking for new ways to improve our team members' experiences. Last year, we launched a fifth company value, Empathy, to emphasize the importance of understanding one another, building meaningful connections, listening and fostering inclusion. As part of our organization’s entrepreneurial spirit, our employees know that innovation is a staple of how we operate. We encourage all team members to be agile, take ownership and collaborate as part of our global agenda, but not to sacrifice consideration, understanding and kindness.

5.0

Mar 3, 2022

Ferrara Candy Company is so FUN!

Sales strategy & customer marketing manager, drug and value channels

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fast paced, always changing workplace. Opportunities to think outside the box.

Cons

Sometimes too fast, resulting in poor outcome

Ferrara Candy Company Response

4y

Thank you for providing this feedback, and we're glad that you had a good experience with us here. We also understand that, like any company experiencing huge growth, we needed to prioritize alignment and communication. We're happy to say that we've kicked off several initiatives across the company that are helping us to ensure consistent processes, alignment on strategic direction and ongoing communication.

3.0

Mar 3, 2022

Difficult Leadership

Brand marketing manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good People on the teams

Cons

Changing direction, lack of focus from management

Ferrara Candy Company Response

4y

Our fifth value, Empathy, showcases our commitment to continue evolving as one team. We're sorry this was not demonstrated to you. Ferrara is focused on being transparent with teams about the future of the organization. We are committed to growth, so we do move quickly, but since you have been with the organization, we have an increased focus on consistency and strategic alignment across the organization.

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