Ice Cream Process Engineer

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. 

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:

Process Engineers are required in our sites to support Manufacturing teams by focusing on technical elimination of losses and waste on the production line including, but not limited to, minor stoppage reduction, change over time reduction, elimination of RPM waste, support of digital related projects

The Process Engineer role is critical to the development of our factories to World Class, which means zero defects, zero waste, and zero losses. He/She will apply extensively the full range of Focused Improvement methods and tools to support losses identification and resolution (Safety, Quality, Business priority and Cost Deployment). The Process Engineer will be accountable for process capability, product quality and data build up through application of the Manufacturing Performance Model.

He/She will drive loss elimination across the manufacturing pillar with particular focus on the major losses. The Process Engineer is responsible for validation of all process improvements and establishing basic conditions on the line. Pillar and process engineers will collaborate with the Customer Service and Agility team regarding O2O (Outbound Tier) and S&OP improvement (Advanced Tier). Process engineers can suggest an automation solution to extract certain losses or participate in a factory automation project if they have relevant expertise.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Eliminate Waste and Loss according to the ICMS prioritization process using BPCD, FI, AM, PM, MP, QM methodologies.

• Create Technical Standards to ensure process stability on the line.

• Run to Standard (R2S) implementation: Data collection and analysis, prioritization of losses, problem solving, SMED, AM activities, definition and machine settings (Centerlines or Process parameters definition).

• Train line owners on technical standards and restoration of basic conditions (Stability sustainment).

• Identify and extend good practice to other lines.

• Provide inputs of EPM pillar MP data.

• Factory or CI improvement.

• NVAA reduction.

• Application and accuracy of MMP Code data.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

Skills & Experiences:

• Business acumen and financial tools, understanding of the Master plan, factory priorities and how manufacturing performance of the site correlates with its finance KPIs and BCS targets achievement.

• Manufacturing & Packaging technology, key on basic but consistent understanding of the manufacturing technologies of the Category to drive relevant process improvement.

• Engineering. Applied technical engineering skills (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Automation) to do practical problem solving.

• Technical drawings, drawing programs, 3D modelling, etc.

• Analytical capability, basics of statistics, basics of coding to collect and analyse complex data to be able to identify phenomenon and understand root causes.

• Process Design and manpower optimization, including NVAA reduction techniques. Leverage technical knowledge and systems approach to ensure factory lines and processes are optimally resourced (e.g. manpower ratios are efficient and sustainable).

• ICMS. Apply the full set of ICMS methods and tools to identify root causes, drive countermeasures and validate their effectiveness, mastery of FI, AM, PM, MP, QM and PD methods and tools. Establish standards to support line operations sustainment of basic conditions.

• Operational management and Bias for Action. By providing consistent and near real time information, decisions can be taken quickly which leverage our resources.

• Talent Catalyst. Our vision is to move to semi-autonomous teams, and we require processes and ways of working to achieve results through great teamwork, ability to teach new tools and methodologies and ensuring that colleagues are fully aligned and drawing on one another’s strengths.

• Accountability & Responsibility. Taking responsibility for building your team’s performance and sharing your best interventions to help support other lines in their improvement journey.

• Growth Mindset. By building world class factories we will become more competitive in the marketplace and set the standards to which others aspire. Consumer Love. Building world class factories will eliminate losses and ensure that we do not pass on the cost of inefficiencies to our customers and consumers.

Preferred Qualifications:    

• 2 to 4-year degree in industrial technology or related field. 

• Demonstrated electrical/ electronic/industrial controls skills.

• Expertise in industrial ammonia refrigeration or general refrigeration with ability to develop required skills

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• A unique mix of global scale & start-up spirit—€7.9 bn powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. We’re building a new high growth Ice Cream company from the ground up. ​

• Career without limits—42 markets, international opportunities, and fast tracked growth. ​

• A performance-driven culture—Freedom to act, disrupt and grow – your success is measured by impact.​

• A company that celebrates joy, innovation, and purpose—We create extraordinary careers, just like our ice cream creates extraordinary moments.

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Pay: The pay range for this position is $71,400 to $107,200. 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. 

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. 

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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 this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.

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