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Jim Tandy

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Sr. Director of Project Engineering at Ferrara
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Jim Tandy serves as the Sr. Director of Project Engineering at Ferrara, drawing on extensive experience in the confectionery industry from leadership roles at Wrigley and Mars. An alumnus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, colleagues describe him as an organized, effective leader with strong technical expertise and interpersonal skills.

He maintains an interest in the institutions that have shaped his career, including his alma mater, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and his former employer, Wrigley.

While at Mars, he was responsible for managing major growth projects valued at over $5 million.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Sr. Director of Project Engineering
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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Capital Project Management
Has a background in managing major growth projects with budgets exceeding $5 million in the manufacturing sector.
Confectionery Manufacturing
His career is centered on the candy industry, with engineering leadership roles at Ferrara, Wrigley, and Mars.
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Career

Work history

3-2024
Sr. Director of Project Engineering
Ferrara
1-2017 - 3-2024
Director of Project Engineering
Ferrara
7-2013 - 12-2016
Regional Engineering Manager
Wrigley
10-2012 - 7-2013
Segment Engineering Manager
Mars
4-2009 - 9-2012
Project Manager
Mars
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Education
1997 - 2001
BS
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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