Manufacturing Area Lead

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. 

Terms: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship. Employment eligibility will be verified as part of the hiring process. 

THE ROLE
The Manufacturing Area Lead is responsible for overseeing production activities within their assigned manufacturing cell(s), ensuring the consistent delivery of safe, high‑quality products while driving efficiency, cost control, and operational excellence. This role leads the cell(s) to achieve cost targets related to labor, material variance, and overall cost per ton, while modeling and reinforcing The Ice Cream Way behaviors—putting people first, acting with accountability, continuously improving, and winning together as one team.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Lead and manage production activities and scheduling to ensure efficient operations and the manufacture of high‑quality products that meet customer, food safety, and business requirements.
• Audit and manage the overall labor scheme for assigned cell(s), ensuring alignment with overtime controls, staffing models, and hiring and training needs for assigned associates.
• Actively lead and sustain the ICMS (Integrated Continuous Manufacturing System), with specific accountability for driving Autonomous Maintenance (AM), Planned Maintenance (PM), and Focused Improvement (FI) practices. Maintain strong awareness and ownership of total perimeter costs for each assigned cell.
• Champion The Ice Cream Way by fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. Encourage open dialogue, collaboration, and problem solving at all levels of the organization.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of plant personnel regarding manufacturing performance, safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Directly supervise production supervisors and ensure a robust team meeting and tiered accountability process is in place to identify, escalate, and eliminate losses across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.
• Ensure the production floor is safe, clean, and compliant with OSHA, GMP, and company standards, reinforcing a strong safety-first mindset where everyone is responsible for protecting themselves and others.
• Support and actively participate in the site Food Safety Program, ensuring adherence to food safety standards and immediate response to risks or deviations.
• Become HAZWOPER certified after passing a cardiopulmonary physical for respirator use and participate as a trained responder in ammonia release incidents or drills, as required.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO

• A minimum of 3 years of demonstrated success in a manufacturing environment, preferably within food manufacturing, with proven experience leading teams, building a strong safety culture, and ensuring OSHA and GMP compliance. 
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and inspire teams while living The Ice Cream Way behaviors—care, courage, accountability, and collaboration. 
• Ability to effectively navigate and utilize web‑based systems and manufacturing tools, including Buildapp, Megamation, DFOS, SAP, Microsoft applications, and Statistical Process Control systems. 
• Proven ability to apply rigorous Cost Deployment and Zero Loss methodologies to identify, prioritize, and eliminate losses through disciplined use of ICMS.
• Is comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving organization
• Values collaboration, clarity and low-ego ways of working

WHAT YOU'LL GET

Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes:

• Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards
• Flexible ways of working
• Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work
• Time off to rest and recharge
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Medical, dental and (where applicable) vision coverage 
• Health and wellbeing support, including employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives 
• Health-related savings and spending accounts 
• Retirement savings programs with a competitive matching plan 
• Additional employee perks (e.g., corporate discounts, commuter or learning support) 

Benefits vary by country and are subject to plan terms and eligibility. 

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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.

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

Additional information

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

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Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

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