Mix Plant Manager

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream • Laurel, MD

6d • $105,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mix Plant Manager oversees the production of ice cream mix. This position requires a strong background in dairy processing, production management, and a commitment to producing the best ice cream mix in the industry. The role involves managing daily production plans, monitoring processes, ensuring quality control, managing inventory, leading a team, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards, controlling costs, and coordinating equipment maintenance. The position also emphasizes representing The Froneri Way of working through behaviors and characteristics in the Operating Model and Core Values.

Requirements

• Strong background in dairy processing
• Production management experience
• Commitment to producing high-quality ice cream mix
• Ability to manage daily production plans
• Skill in monitoring production processes and troubleshooting issues
• Experience in implementing process improvements for efficiency and quality
• Knowledge of quality control standards
• Ability to conduct regular inspections and quality checks
• Experience in managing inventory levels of raw materials and ingredients
• Coordination skills with procurement
• Supervisory and mentoring skills for production staff
• Ability to foster a positive work environment
• Knowledge of industry regulations, safety guidelines, and sanitation standards
• Experience in implementing safety training programs and enforcing safety protocols
• Ability to monitor production costs and implement cost-saving initiatives
• Experience coordinating with maintenance teams
• Ability to schedule preventive maintenance

Nice To Haves

• Experience with nuts and other potential allergens

Responsibilities

• Review, manage, and execute the daily production plan of ice cream mix to meet production targets and customer demand.
• Monitor production processes, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements for increased efficiency and product quality.
• Ensure strict adherence to quality control standards throughout the production process.
• Conduct regular inspections and quality checks to maintain consistent product quality.
• Manage inventory levels of raw materials and ingredients to prevent shortages or overages.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely receipt of necessary materials.
• Supervise and mentor production staff, including mix operators and technicians.
• Foster a positive work environment, encouraging teamwork and safety awareness.
• Ensure compliance with all industry regulations, safety guidelines, and sanitation standards.
• Implement safety training programs and enforce safety protocols.
• Monitor production costs and work on cost-saving initiatives to optimize production.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure machinery and equipment are in optimal working condition.
• Schedule preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed