Manager Production

Production Manager

Are you looking to catapult your career by driving high-impact transformation with household brands? Do you crave an entrepreneurial, fast paced, and engaging growth assignment working with incredible people from across the globe?

At Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, we are excited to start a new chapter of accelerated growth as part of Froneri – a global pure-play ice cream leader. Come help us transform DGIC into the #1 ice cream brand! With nearly 100 years of winning experience in the U.S, a robust portfolio of powerhouse brands that consumers know and love such as Häagen-Dazs, Drumstick, Dreyer's & Edy's, and the backing and coaching of European-based ice cream experts, we know we have the winning recipe.

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, the Bay Area's hub for up-and-coming food trends, our teams across our offices and factories are raising the bar on all things ice cream. We are investing in significant capital expansions to grow our Operations and Supply chain and are transforming how we work at every level to become agile, accelerate growth and elevate our quality. With a renewed focus on frozen treats, our tight-knit team of ambitious innovators are fully immersed in the business and encouraged to flex and make decisions quickly. We are committed to pursuing every great idea and delivering the best ice cream experience for our consumers, when and where they want it. Unleash your potential at Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream and discover what a sweet career we have in store for you.

Main Purpose of the Job:

Production Manager plays a key role in ensuring smooth and efficient daily operations. This position involves overseeing various aspects of production support, including coordination between factories, managing resources, and ensuring that processes align with operational goals and will focus on optimizing operational processes in waste reduction, environmental and safety compliance, both physical and record keeping.

Job Description:

Role and Activity:

Factory Support:

• Provide operational support to all factories, ensuring that resources are available to meet production schedules.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues that impact production efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with the production and maintenance teams to ensure minimal downtime

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, enhance productivity, and reduce operational costs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement programs.

Resource Management:

• Coordinate the supply of materials, equipment, and labor to ensure optimal production flow.
• Ensure the timely availability of resources, including spare parts and supplies.

Inventory Management:

• Work closely with inventory and logistics teams to monitor stock levels and avoid production delays due to shortages or excess inventory.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of materials to prevent damage or loss.

Team Leadership and Coordination:

• Support and manage operational staff to maintain high levels of performance.
• Foster collaboration between departments (e.g., production, quality control, logistics) to meet operational goals.
• Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values

Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards across all factories.
• Promote a safe working environment by implementing safety protocols and providing regular safety training.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and other operational metrics to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare regular reports on production performance, operational issues, and improvement initiatives for senior management.

Budgeting and Cost Control:

• Assist in budgeting for operational activities, ensuring that resources are used efficiently
• Identify cost-saving opportunities in manufacturing processes without compromising quality or safety.
• Manage and report waste reduction for all factories

Levels of Responsibility:

• Quality and technical system adherence
• Completion of the required production to plan
• Health and Safety
• Impeccable hygiene standards always
• Clean as you go; use proper cleaning techniques (i.e. limited water hose usage)
• Number of direct reports (if applicable):

Behaviors and Core Values: Must consistently showcase the desired behaviors that represent our Core Values.

We Take Ownership

• Stay committed to responsibilities from start to finish
• Make sound decisions and get into the right level of detail
• Apply resources to initiatives that add growth, improve efficiencies, or reduce waste

We Do What Is Right

• Choose transparency over convenience, even if it means difficult conversations
• Set clear roles and responsibilities, enabling everyone to exercise appropriate initiative and judgment
• Speak up when you see something that does not align to our values and policies

We Seek to Improve

• Strive to continuously improve and innovate to exceed expectations
• Value feedback from others and encourage open dialogue to understand how we can improve
• Learn from both successes and failures

We Are Better Together

• Ensure decisions are based on what's best for the whole business
• Practice inclusion by seeking diverse perspectives
• Treat everyone with fairness and respect

Work Environment:

In this position, the employee will regularly work with and around others; in a wet and/or humid environment; in areas of high noise level; and around mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment. The work is fast paced.

The position involves frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens.

The pay scale for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The pay range for prospective employees in this role is between $120,000 and $130,000 per year with opportunities for overtime, shift differential, cold premium pay and annual bonuses (variable depending on company performance).

We offer a comprehensive group benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, 401K plan with employer match and annual contribution available.

Visa sponsorship not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan and H-1B lottery registration) for this position.

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.