Manufacturing Manager

Job Category
:
Logistics/Supply Chain/Distribution/Trans

Requisition Number
: MANAG
001998

Posted :
May 27, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Showing 1 location

IN - Fort Wayne
3426 N Wells St
Fort Wayne, IN 46808, USA

This position leads the site and drives activities to improve performance in the critical areas of HSE, Quality, Production, and Cost. The Manufacturing Manager works directly with the Factory Manager and plant leadership team to develop, analyze, and achieve plant goals and objectives.

• Establishes operational objectives and assignments with site leadership team and Business Unit Managers.
• Analyzes data, trends, resources, and internal forecasts to lead development of manufacturing strategic planning in support of overall site goals and objectives.
• Develops and manages annual Operations budget.
• Manages and oversees the production/operations Managerial Team.
• Monitors and evaluates manufacturing effectiveness and affects changes using Continuous Improvement management philosophy.
• Responsible for: developing people; improving processes and reducing costs.

• Demonstrated Leadership Skills
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Analysis
• Analytical/Problem Solving
• Effective Communication and Presentation skills
• Practical knowledge of TPM and/or High Performance Work Teams
• Ability to motivate and Influence
• Collaboration / Consensus Building / Conflict Resolution
• Project Management and Innovation and Creativity

• Aptitude for automated mechanical processes with good troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of food safety regulations (HACCP, GMP, or similar)
• Ability to manage shift operations and coordinate production activities
• Excellent interpersonal communication, math and problem solving skills
• Five-years related experience (preferred)

• We Take Ownership – Stay committed to responsibilities from start to finish;
  Make sound decisions and get into the right level of detail;
  Apply resources to initiatives that add growth, improve efficiencies, or reduce waste
• We Do What Is Right – Choose transparency over convenience, set clear roles and responsibilities, speak up when something does not align to values
• We Seek to Improve – Strive to continuously improve and innovate to exceed expectations; value feedback and learn from successes and failures
• We Are Better Together – Ensure decisions are for the whole business; practice inclusion and respect

The position involves frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens.

The pay scale for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in compensation decisions. The pay range for prospective employees in this role is between $120,000 and $150,000 per year.

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic
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