Ice Cream Manufacturing Manager

Magnum Ice Cream Co.; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 103,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive pay

Flexible working

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Magnum Ice Cream Company in Sikeston, MO is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead production at the Sikeston Facility, implementing ICMS standards to improve Safety, Quality, Output and Costs.

You will manage a 24/7 operation, build AGILE work systems, and drive GMP/HACCP compliance while focusing on cost control and continuous improvement. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading 24/7 operations.
• Knowledge of UMS, WCM, TPM, Lean manufacturing.
• Familiarity with GMPs and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 24/7 manufacturing operation ensuring safety, GMP compliance.
• Oversee site safety programs and CSHEC participation.
• Improve production costs, OEE, waste and labor costs.
• Develop AGILE work systems to empower autonomous teams.

Skills

Leadership

24/7 operations

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

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

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.

• 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.

Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?

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.