Ice Cream Manufacturing Manager

About Magnum Ice Cream Company

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is a standalone, independent, publicly listed company with revenues of approximately EUR 7.9 billion. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company, crafting extraordinary ice‑cream experiences that turn ordinary moments into lasting memories. We believe life tastes better with ice cream.

Location:

Sikeston, MO

As Manufacturing Manager, you will lead production at our Sikeston Facility and play a key role in implementing the Ice Cream Manufacturing System (ICMS) standards to improve safety, quality, output and cost performance.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Manufacturing, you will lead a 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 site‑specific safety and environmental programs with the ability to lead a world‑class safety culture. Act as an active member of the Central Safety Health Environmental Committee (CSHEC), own several site safety programs, achieve desired production costs, including fixed and variable labor costs, operating equipment efficiency (OEE), waste management and attainment of business waste and VIP project ideas year‑over‑year.

Build and develop agile work systems that engage, empower and motivate employees toward a highly autonomous work culture.

• 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).
• Full understanding and enforcement of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) in an ice‑cream plant.
• Familiarity with HACCP principles, implementation, and facilitation.
• Ability to effectively manage conflict while creating an inclusive work environment.
• Full understanding of OSHA and pertinent safety regulations.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment, concepts and regulations (asset).
• Champion for change management.
• Experience using SAP and demonstrated competence in logistics and supply‑chain management.

Pay range: $103,000 to $154,400. This position is bonus eligible and long‑term incentive (LTI) eligible.

TMICC employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan, which may include health, dental and vision insurance, retirement savings benefits, life and disability insurance, parental and sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, and voluntary benefits.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. We provide full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, and other protected characteristics. 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.

Please apply online and upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date with an update on the status of your application.

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