Ice Cream Manufacturing Front Line Manager

The Magnum Ice Cream Company; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 61,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market pay

Flexible work

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Learning & development

Location benefits

Job summary

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is seeking a Front-Line Manager to oversee production and warehousing activities for a 25-person shift. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and related methods to achieve safety, quality, and efficiency goals.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing (food preferred), strong people leadership skills, and a proven ability to drive performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of supervisory/lead experience in manufacturing (food manufacturing preferred).
• Experience in production and materials management.
• Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement program experience preferred.
• Ability to lead, coach, and motivate autonomous teams.
• Strong communication to influence in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety, quality, productivity, cost, delivery and morale.
• Oversee site activities; communicate, investigate and address problems; drive performance improvements.
• Facilitate shift employee development through training, coaching, feedback and performance management.
• Supervise the manufacture of quality products to meet specs in GMP, SPC, and manufacturing specs.
• Recommend and review staffing needs to achieve production schedules.
• Ensure a safe work environment by implementing safety standards and action plans.
• Prepare, maintain and analyze manufacturing reports related to quality, efficiency, waste and attainment.
• Continually improve the quality of each area through process innovation and methods improvement.
• Plan and execute plant trials for new product innovations.
• Membership and active participation on the Hazmat team is required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

OEE

Team coaching

Communication skills

Project management

SAP

Warehouse management

Education

Associate degree / high school diploma

Tools

SAP

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.

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.

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.

Terms

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship. Employment eligibility will be verified as part of the hiring process.

The Role

Our Front-Line Manager is personally responsible for overseeing production & warehousing related activities performed by approximately 25 employees on shift as well as leading Continuous Improvement related activities.

This individual should have a strong background in continuous improvement methodology, such as Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, etc, in order to: drive process improvement and team development through the implementation of The Magnum Ice Cream Company techniques; establish a world class manufacturing environment in which employees have a framework of operating systems based on the methodology that guide their way of working; coordinate and/or conduct training based on the processes; and foster a cultural change towards self‑directed teams.

Key focus areas for continuous improvement will be in the realm of safety for our people and for our product, waste reduction, improved efficiency, zero defects, zero environmental loss, and customer satisfaction. In addition, as an employee, you are encouraged, to participate in company volunteer projects, community service initiatives, and social mission teams.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Driving current and future manufacturing performance in the areas of Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, Delivery and Morale
• Oversee activities of the site; Communicate, investigate and address problems and situations, actively engaging in improving the site’s performance.
• Facilitate the development of the shift employees through training, coaching, feedback, and performance management
• Supervise the manufacture of quality products to meet product specifications in accordance with GMP, SPC, and manufacturing specifications.
• Recommend and review staffing needs to achieve production schedules
• Ensure a safe work environment exists by implementing and maintaining work safety standards, training and bringing action plans to closure.
• Prepare, maintain and analyze manufacturing reports related to quality, efficiency, waste & attainment through Loss Tree approach
• Consistently administer company policy and practices
• Continually improve the quality of each area through process innovation and methods improvement
• Plan and execute plant trials for new product innovations
• Membership and active participation on the Hazmat team is a requirement of this role

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Associate’s degree or high school diploma with relevant experience.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of supervisory/lead experience in manufacturing environment; food manufacturing preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities through experience in production, materials management is required
• Preferred experience in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or other continuous improvement program
• Effectively lead, coach, and motivate team members towards an autonomous team environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to handle interpersonal issues effectively and influence others through a matrixed environment is required
• Must have the ability to manage projects and project teams from inception to completion including hitting deadlines and communicating progress
• Working knowledge of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and ability to drive improvements using the Loss Tree is required
• SAP and warehouse management skills / experience preferred.

What You'll Get

Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes:

• Market-competitive pay and 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
• Specific benefits vary by location

Pay

The pay range for this position is $71,400. The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certificates, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

Bonus

This position is bonus eligible.

Benefits

TMICC employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverage for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

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!

• 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.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.

Additional Information

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.

Disclaimer

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Employment is subject to verification of pre‑screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.