Ice Cream Manufacturing Supervisor

The Magnum Ice Cream Company • Sikeston, MO

10d • $69,000 - $104,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Looking for Your Dream Job? Join Our Ice Cream Team! Location: Sikeston, MO Terms & Conditions: Full Time Are you ready to shape the future of a new global icon? We have established the Magnum Ice Cream Company "TMICC" as a stand‑alone business and we are entering one of the most exciting transformation moments in our history. This is your opportunity to help build the foundations of a company that will continue to delight millions of consumers worldwide. The Magnum Ice Cream Company is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products. The Manufacturing Supervisor will play a pivotal role in this journey at Magnum Ice Cream’s Sikeston facility, the largest producing ice cream factory in the world. This position is responsible for key aspects of the integrated manufacturing process. This position also has an overall business responsibility. JOB PURPOSE: Do you thrive on leading teams, driving operational excellence, and creating a workplace where people feel connected and empowered? As a Production Supervisor at TMICC, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring both safety and performance on the factory floor. Managing processes is just the beginning; your real impact will be in building a workplace where people succeed and develop. This role is responsible for performing all job functions in the safest manner possible while completing every step involved in the production and packaging of our products. Supervisors play a key role in interviewing and hiring, ensuring that TMICC standards for screening, interviewing, onboarding, and training new employees are consistently met. They also work closely with HR to align on people-related objectives and maintain accurate documentation, training manuals, and other essential records. A critical part of the role is coaching and developing team members through regular feedback, skill-building conversations, and performance check-ins to foster engagement, capability growth, and operational excellence. Finally, supervisors help employees feel connected to the business by communicating regularly and taking a humanistic approach in all interactions. Additional Perks for the Sikeston location Referral bonus, safety shoe subsidy and prescription safety glasses discounts, company store access to discounted products, 1 tub or 3 pieces of ice cream to take home per day!

Requirements

• College degree in a manufacturing related field preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all personnel levels.
• Ability to read and interpret policies and procedures and ensure clear communication of them.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and work on multiple tasks.
• Ability to make supervisory-level decisions.
• Ability to handle disciplinary actions and proper documentation.
• Must have a basic knowledge of technical machinery or process equipment.
• Must understand lubrication, sanitation, change-over, KPIs, new products, PM process.

Responsibilities

• Line performance – Supervisors are responsible for making sure that the day-to-day line issues are being addressed and the machine functions at optimum performance daily.
• Technical aptitude – Supervisors must be able to understand the production equipment and be able to solve mechanical problems.
• ICMS Facilitation – Supervisors participate as active ICMS leaders including focusing on continuous improvement and coordination of production floor tasks related to team projects.
• Line maintenance – it is the responsibility of the Supervisor to make sure that line maintenance is issued and completed. The Manufacturing Supervisor and the Maintenance Supervisor will need to work together and build a harmonious relationship so that the KPI for downtime can be achieved.
• Delegate work assignments with consistency– it will be the responsibility of the supervisor to delegate work assignments to the proper personnel. The supervisor will actively coach as well as follow-ups to ensure those assignments are being completed.
• Product quality – it is key that supervisors ensure production of a consistent and quality product at designated cost.
• Startups and changeovers – This role is very important because of the demand/change of the business. Tasks include implementation of the changeover program, startup check sheets, refinement of the process, communicating, planning, production meetings, etc.
• Work with support departments – It is imperative that the Supervisor works hand in hand with the support departments so that KPIs can be met (e.g., HR, Logistics, QA, etc.). Must understand support department’s purpose.
• ICMS, Visual Mgt., 5S – it is the responsibility of the Supervisor to engage in all aspects of ICMS, Visual Management, and 5S. It will be important to engage in these activities so that we can show continual improvement in our manufacturing facilities.
• Coordinate, with production and freezer/warehouse departments, changeovers and moving of equipment to storage.
• Ability to navigate and use web-based programs such as Buildapp, Megamation, DFOS, SAP, Microsoft and SPC

Benefits

• Referral bonus
• safety shoe subsidy and prescription safety glasses discounts
• company store access to discounted products
• 1 tub or 3 pieces of ice cream to take home per day!
• TMICC employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan, effective day 1. 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 coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level