Ice Cream Site Manufacturing Excellence Manager

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. 

Job Title: Ice CreamManufacturing Excellence Manager

Location: Sikeston, MO

Terms: International sponsorship nor local or international relocation not supported

THE ROLE:

The site Manufacturing Excellence Manager reports to the Factory Director and is a member of the plant leadership team. They will coordinate and drive continuous improvement activities utilizing ICMS (Ice Cream Manufacturing Systems) for loss eradication within manufacturing inbound and outbound supply chain context. They are responsible for developing a ICMS Master Plan from the site manufacturing strategy and will be the owner to lead the production waste and cost reduction programs. They will provide skills development and coaching for all employees across all levels and will implement digital tools to enable improvement.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

NOTE:  The duties listed below are normal for this job. Incumbents are cross-trained and may perform any combination of the following duties/responsibilities.  These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

You’re a natural coach: Coach sites on World Class Manufacturing (ICMS) journey and coordinate validation through maturity assessments.

You’re a strategy guru:  Support the development and implementation of Site Master Plans, with focus on quality data, SMED, Center-lining and Kaizen workshops.

You’re a champion for change: Challenges norms, establishes standards and celebrates success.

• Responsible for the implementation, management, and successful operation of the Ice Cream Manufacturing Systems (ICMS) Continuous Improvement Methodology process in the factory.
• Ensure site ICMS master plan and actions are aligned with the category manufacturing strategy
• Coach and mentor all pillar leads in the successful implementation of the ICMS methodology on-site
• Drive kaizens and improvements across all areas of the factory, including Safety, Quality, Service, Operations, Cost, Waste, and Logistics
• Lead all Waste Reduction initiatives on site
• Organize performance results and improvement initiative reporting structure for external to site review
• Coordinate the development of the ICMS preparation phase plan, tracks progress against the plan and leads issue resolution (gap analysis and adjustments to plan.)
• Implements appropriate reviews (monthly, quarterly) to evaluate both pillars and departments progress in their UMS plans.
• Serves as a resource and coach for questions and practices regarding in UMS process.
• Coordinates data collection and analysis for manufacturing performance
• Coordinates activities with internal regionally deployed ManEX (Manufacturing Excellence) Managers and Director
• Participates in RVS (Regional Virtual Sites) or GVS (Global Virtual Sites) teams, seeks out best practices, ensures lessons learned and key agreed upon items are horizontally expanded into the factory.
• Coordinates with Engineering to ensure appropriate EEM (Early Equipment Management) and UMS methodology is being incorporated into all new projects and new equipment/products and ensures this is part of the Site Acceptance Test.
• Provide MP (Maintenance Prevention) records and UMS site standards to Engineering Project Manager
• Work with site LT to design and develop site masterplan and capabilities for the future fit needs

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO…

• Thinks end-to-end and takes ownerships for results
• Is comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving organization
• Values collaboration, clarity and low-ego ways of working

Qualifications:

• 4 years University degree required, preferred with Engineering focus.
• 5+ years’ leadership experience in general business & manufacturing expertise.
• TPM/Six Sigma/LEAN experience required and proven successful implementation of such programs.
• Food &/or CPG manufacturing experience highly preferred.

Skills:

• Language: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Math:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compare rate, ration, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but involved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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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