Ice Cream Project Manager

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.

Looking for Your Dream Job?

Join The Magnum Ice Cream Company!

This is a project role with an anticipated end date of April 2027. At completion of the project, the intent is to integrate into a new role within the organization, subject to business needs.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. We're on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories.

Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.

If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you!

JOB PURPOSE:

We are seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute cross-functional ice cream Capital projects within the ice cream production environment at our Covington TN factory. The role ensures that new lines design, process improvements, equipment installations, and operational initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while maintaining the highest standards of quality, food safety, and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate combines strong project management capabilities with experience in food manufacturing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with operations, R&D, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Lead and manage end-to-end manufacturing projects including execution of ice cream packaging line installations, equipment upgrades, ice cream process improvements, plant utilities modifications, refrigeration projects, and civil construction of buildings

* Develop detailed project plans outlining scope, timelines, milestones, budgets, and resource allocation

* Coordinate cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and external vendors

* Monitor project progress and proactively address risks, bottlenecks, and changes to scope

* Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory, and quality standards throughout all project phases

* Manage vendor relationships and coordinate with equipment suppliers, contractors, and external partners

* Support new product commercialization by aligning production capabilities with formulation, packaging, and scaling requirements

* Track and report project performance metrics including timelines, costs, and operational outcomes.

* Facilitate regular project meetings, status updates, and executive reporting

* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize production processes

* Lead project using EEM (Early Equipment Management) methodology.

* Forecasting of Capex spend and tracking.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

Skills, Experiences &

Qualifications:

* 8-10 Years experience in project management within food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or industrial production

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or…