Technical Lead Position

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Are you looking to advance your career by leading high-impact transformation with household brands? Do you desire an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and engaging growth environment working with talented people globally?

At Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, part of Froneri, a global ice cream leader, we are embarking on a new chapter of accelerated growth. Help us transform DGIC into the #1 ice cream brand! With nearly 100 years of experience in the U.S., a portfolio of beloved brands like Häagen-Dazs, Drumstick, Dreyer’s & Edy’s, and support from European ice cream experts, we believe we have the winning recipe.

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, in the Bay Area’s vibrant food scene, our teams are elevating all aspects of ice cream production. We are investing in expansion, transforming our operations and supply chain, and adopting agile, innovative work practices. Our goal is to deliver the best ice cream experience whenever and wherever consumers want it.

Unleash your potential at Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream and discover a sweet career path.

To fully own your line, ensuring GMP, quality, safety, training, labor, efficiency, routines, maintenance, and ice cream processing standards are met. Lead and train your team, troubleshoot issues, perform maintenance, and ensure high-quality production aligned with company standards.

• Maintaining GMP and cleanliness standards without unnecessary water use
• Ensuring product quality and safety through inspections and adjustments
• Championing safety protocols and preventing hazards
• Training team members and managing skill development
• Managing staffing, production efficiency, and routines
• Performing troubleshooting, maintenance, and equipment adjustments
• Applying expertise in ice cream processing and refrigeration
• Providing leadership and accountability in line operations

• Reducing rejections and wastage
• Improving hygiene, GMP, and safety audits
• Meeting production targets
• Developing team training plans
• Ensuring safety and cleanliness standards

Work involves exposure to wet, humid, noisy environments, and mechanical equipment, with frequent contact with allergens.

The pay range is $36/hour, with opportunities for overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, and benefits including health insurance, paid leave, 401K, and more.

Seniority level:
Mid-Senior

Employment type:

Full-time
Job function:
Engineering and IT
Industry: Manufacturing

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