Manufacturing manager

6237 Magnum ICC IT Sup - S.r.l; Castellammare di Stabia, Caivano; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible ways of working

Health and wellbeing support

Time off to rest and recharge

Ongoing learning and development

Company canteen

Job summary

Magnum Ice Cream Company in Campania, Italy, seeks a Process Manufacturing Manager to drive daily factory performance, ensure safe and reliable production, and continuously improve quality and efficiency. The role requires hands-on leadership, deep experience in high‑volume manufacturing, and the ability to translate data into actionable improvements.

You will collaborate across function teams, lead cross‑functional initiatives, and manage production teams on the shop floor, ensuring attainment

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, CI or Supply Chain in FMCG/high-volume setting.
• Strong skills in performance management, lean, root-cause and data analysis, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Drive manufacturing performance by managing production teams and monitoring KPIs.
• Promote SHE and quality programs and cultivate a strong SHE/quality culture.
• Identify losses, gaps and improvement actions to reduce waste.
• Lead problem solving and continuous improvement to simplify processes and boost productivity.
• Coach and develop shopfloor teams, strengthening daily performance and execution.

Skills

Manufacturing performance management

Lean / Continuous Improvement

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Digital tools

Project management

Shopfloor leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Italian and English fluency

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Life tastes better with ice cream With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference. What truly sets us apart is how we work. We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done. We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

The role Process Manufacturing Manager drives the day-to-day performance of the factory, ensuring safe, efficient and reliable execution of the production plan while continuously improving manufacturing performance ensuring high-quality standard.

What you’ll be responsible for

Manufacturing Performance

• Manage production team in efficient way to execute production plan, monitoring performance through KPIs.
• Promote SHE (safety health environment) and quality program and develop proactively SHE and quality culture, driving initiatives in the shop.
• Analyse loss and gap identifying clear priorities and improvement actions.
• Actively work for production losses and waste reduction.
• Identify capacity constraints to identify improvement opportunities.

Operational Excellence

• Drive teams to approach losses through a structured problem solving and continuous improvement activities promoting multifunctional teamwork.
• Support the implementation and sustainability of manufacturing standards and basic conditions.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve productivity and optimise the use of manpower and factory resources.

People & Shopfloor Leadership

• Work closely with Shift Supervisors and shopfloor teams to strengthen daily performance management and execution discipline.
• Spend significant time on the shopfloor understanding issues at source and supporting teams in resolving operational problems.
• Contribute to building manufacturing capabilities through coaching, knowledge sharing and structured improvement activities.

Cross-functional Leadership

• Work closely with other Operation, Planning, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Safety and other factory functions to ensure effective execution of manufacturing priorities.
• Coordinate or contribute to cross-functional improvement projects affecting production performance.

External stakeholder management

• Networking with other functions and factories throughout The Magnum Ice cream Company network.

Data & Digital

• Use manufacturing data and digital tools to identify trends, understand losses and support fact-based decision making.
• Support automation and digital manufacturing initiatives that improve visibility, productivity and operational control.

We’re looking for someone who

• Has a Master's degree in Engineering
• Has 5-10 years of experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Continuous Improvement or Supply Chain, ideally within FMCG or a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Brings strong skills in manufacturing performance management, Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement, root cause and loss analysis, data analysis and digital tools, and project management
• Has strong analytical skills and is comfortable turning data into operational actions
• Enjoys spending time on the shopfloor and working directly with production teams
• Shows leadership potential and the ability to influence people without relying on hierarchy
• Is pragmatic, hands‑on and comfortable making decisions in a fast‑moving manufacturing environment
• Thinks end‑to‑end and takes ownership for results
• Communicates effectively across different levels and functions of the organisation
• Is fluent in Italian and in English

What you’ll get

Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes Market‑competitive pay (Range € 50082,00 - € 64000,00) depending on experience and qualifications, plus performance‑related rewards

• Flexible ways of working
• Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work
• Time off to rest and recharge
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Company canteen

Why join us?

This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could! You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward. Roles with real accountability and visible impact Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done Continuous learning and development as the business grows Reward linked to performance and contribution. Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.

Additional information

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.