Ice Cream Manufacturing Manager

Magnum Icc Sweden Supply Ab; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 103,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive pay

Flexible ways of working

Health & retirement benefits

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Magnum Ice Cream Company in Sikeston, MO, is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead production and drive ICMS standards implementation. You will oversee a 24/7 operation, focus on Safety, Quality, Output and Costs, and manage a team of area leads and supervisors.

The role demands a minimum of 5 years in manufacturing, leadership in 24/7 settings, and proven expertise in GMP, HACCP, and continuous improvement. Strong emphasis on safety culture and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or higher preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading 24/7 manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of GMP and HACCP principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Manufacturing Area Leads, Supervisors, and staff; manage a 24/7 site to meet safety, GMP and quality metrics.
• Actively participate in site safety programs and foster a world-class safety culture.
• Be a member of CSHEC with ownership of safety programs at the site.
• Control production costs including labor, OEE, waste, and VIP ideas YOY.
• Develop AGILE work systems to engage and empower employees.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

GMP compliance

HACCP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

Terms : C andidates 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:

As Manufacturing Manager, you will lead production at our Sikeston Facility. This position will play a key role in implementation of ICMS (Ice Cream Manufacturing System) standards in Sikeston, resulting in improvements in Safety, Quality, Output and Costs.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Reporting to the Associate Director of Manufacturing, you will lead a motivated team of Manufacturing Area Leads, Supervisors, and manufacturing employees. You will be responsible for all key business metrics and for the site in the absence of the Associate Director, managing a 24/7 manufacturing operation to ensure compliance with Safety, Health, Environment and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements.
• Actively participate in the implementation of all sites specific safety and environmental programs, with the ability to lead a world class safety culture.
• Active member of the Central Safety Health Environmental Committee (CSHEC), specific ownership of several site safety Programs.
• Achieve desired production costs, including fixed and variable labor costs, Operating Equipment Efficiency (OEE), waste, attainment and business waste and Take ownership of VIP (Very Important Project) ideas year-over-(YOY).
• Build and develop AGILE work systems that engage, empower, and motivate employees towards highly autonomous work culture.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years manufacturing experience.
• Proven leadership experience in management or supervisory roles, including: Leading teams in a 24/7 manufacturing operation. Driving continuous improvement initiatives (UMS, WCM, TPM, Lean Manufacturing). Fully understand and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) in the Ice Cream plant. Familiar with HACCP principals, implementation, and facilitation.

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 $103,000 to $154,400. 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 certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

Bonus : This position is bonus eligible.

Long-Term Incentive (LTI) : This position is LTI 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!

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.

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